Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Gold Lake?

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From Boulder:

Go west on Canyon Boulevard (hwy 119) to Nederland.
Take Highway 72 for 12 miles west/north towards Estes Park.
Turn right on County Road 100, 1/4 mile past Ward.
Take the first right onto Gold Lake Road (sign) and follow the 3 mile dirt road.

From Denver International Airport:

Take Pena Blvd. west, until you merge with I-70 West.
From I-70 West, exit onto 270 West (follow signs to Boulder).
From 270 West, exit onto Highway 36 west to Boulder.
Follow 36 into the city of Boulder, where it turns into 28th Street.
Take 28 th St. north and turn left (west, towards the mountains) on Canyon Blvd. **Canyon Blvd. is the first stoplight after Arapahoe Ave.
Take Canyon Boulevard west for 17 miles to the town of Nederland.
In Nederland, at the “traffic circle”, take the second right onto Highway 72 North. This is the “Peak-to-Peak Highway”, and you will be heading towards Estes Park.
Take Highway 72 north for about 12 miles, until you see the signs for the town of Ward and for Brainard Lake. **Do not turn on Gold Hill Road! We're further down the Peak-to-Peak.
Almost immediately after the sign for Brainard Lake, turn right on Gold Lake Road (you will see the Gold Lake sign at the turn).
After 1/3 of a mile, turn right again to stay on Gold Lake Road.
Travel three miles down the dirt road and you will dead end in our guest parking lot.
The lodge is straight ahead – go to the south entrance of the lodge for check-in.

What career opportunities are available at Gold Lake?

Gold Lake is an owner managed, mission driven organization dedicated to Excellent Service, Teamwork, and Respect.

Please Email Resume to goldlake@goldlake.com or fax to 303-459-9080.

Please call or email for more information about career opportunities at Gold Lake. You’ll be glad you did!