I leave for CO this Friday and originally planned to spend the time on the east side of RMNP and the Indian Peaks, specifically from Bear Lake Road, Longs Peak TH, and Brainard Lake.
While I imagine that the entirety of Bear Lake Road is inaccessible, does anyone know about the Longs Peak TH and Brainard Lake? Are they gated so far from the trails that it isn't worth walking in? Is there even any parking near the gates?
Thanks for any feedback.