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Indian Peaks Wilderness
CO- Front Range
- Indian Peaks Wilderness
114 mi 184 km
Hikes165 mi 266 km
Trails84
Photos
6 Trails
27 Trails
5 Trails
Local Info
Indian Peaks Wilderness became part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1978 and spans 76,711 acres. This wilderness shares borders with James Peak Wilderness to the south and Rocky Mountain National Park to the north. Elevations range from 8,300 to just over 13,500 feet. Indian Peaks is one of the most visited Wilderness areas in the United States. To encounter fewer people, hike and camp on weekdays and use less popular backcountry zones. Trailhead parking is limited. Always use Leave No Trace to help keep this area wild and pristine. For recorded information call 303-541-2519.
Camping & Lodging
Permits: The Indian Peaks Wilderness is divided into backcountry zones. View a map of Indian Peaks Wilderness & Backcountry Zones (pdf, 274Kb). Permits are issued according to zone and required for camping between June 1 and September 15. Large groups (8 - 12 people) and/or organized groups such as scouts, churches, schools, internet outdoor groups and hiking clubs require permits year-round for day and overnight trips. Download a wilderness permit application form (pdf 134Kb).
Permits are limited and must obtained in advance from the Boulder Ranger District (2140 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder, CO 80301) or Sulphur Ranger District (9 Ten Mile Drive, P.O. Box 10, Granby, CO, 80446). Please download and complete the wilderness permit application form before visiting the office.
Camping: Click here for a list of Boulder Ranger District Campgrounds.
Permits are limited and must obtained in advance from the Boulder Ranger District (2140 Yarmouth Ave, Boulder, CO 80301) or Sulphur Ranger District (9 Ten Mile Drive, P.O. Box 10, Granby, CO, 80446). Please download and complete the wilderness permit application form before visiting the office.
Camping: Click here for a list of Boulder Ranger District Campgrounds.
Visiting Tips
July & August are the best, but also the busiest months to visit the IPW.
Food & Drink
After the Hike: Local Favorites
Hernando's Pizza and Pasta Pub
Dip your pizza crust in honey. I know, it sounds weird, but it's just plain awesome.
Rise & Shine Bakery
Winner of Westword's Best of Denver 2010 - Best Breakfast Under $2!
Fontenot's Seafood & Grill
Excellent service. The surf and turf was great. Steak was better than the Capital Grill.
Carvers
The service was great. Get the Mexican Scrambler and share one of the cinnamon rolls. Delicious!
Azteca
Enchiladas
Randi's Grill & Pub
I saw someone fart on my grilled chicken.
Pepe Osaka's fishtaco Tequila bar
The soft shell crab was about as generic as it gets. Dining mate said the spicy pork was the best
The Smokehouse BBQ
Try the sweet and tangy BBQ sauce! With pork ribs.
Fraser Valley Dog
Bison Brat was awesome! The jalapeño adds just the right kick to the brat.
New Hong Kong
Curry Triple Delight was delightful.
Java Lava
Ask for "Steve's Burrito" - it's not on the menu, but is loaded with meat and cheese and smothered in green chili!
New Moon Bakery and Cafe
This is a great place for a morning meeting. Quiche and coffee is my breakfast of choice here.
Wildflower & Macro Photography Class:
Jun 24 - Golden: White Ranch Park
Spend a day in the field under the watchful eye of a pro to learn and practice exposure and composition techniques inherent to macro (close-up) photography. Begin to effectively capture the intimate, finely detailed beauty of wildflowers, plants and trees that is best captured with a macro lens. Details
Spend a day in the field under the watchful eye of a pro to learn and practice exposure and composition techniques inherent to macro (close-up) photography. Begin to effectively capture the intimate, finely detailed beauty of wildflowers, plants and trees that is best captured with a macro lens. Details
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4.5 mi
7.3 km
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Pawnee Pass Trail
Nederland, CO
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4.5 mi 7.3 km | Nederland, CO |
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Dry, Snowy, Some Mud, Fallen Trees: Mostly packed snow with some muddy sections and the occasional dry section. Snow travel is relatively easy, no post-holing.
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6.6 mi
10.6 km
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Devil's Thumb Trail #902
Nederland, CO
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6.6 mi 10.6 km | Nederland, CO |
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Mostly Dry, Some Mud - we followed hessie Trailhead up to Lost Lake today the only issues we saw were some very muddy spots some portions of the tr...
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1.1 mi
1.8 km
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Crater Lake Trail
Granby, CO
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1.1 mi 1.8 km | Granby, CO |
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15.0 mi
24.2 km
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Buchanan Pass Trail
Nederland, CO
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15.0 mi 24.2 km | Nederland, CO |
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13.1 mi
21.1 km
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Arapaho Pass Trail
Nederland, CO
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13.1 mi 21.1 km | Nederland, CO |
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7.9 mi
12.8 km
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Arapaho Glacier Trail
Nederland, CO
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7.9 mi 12.8 km | Nederland, CO |
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9.7 mi
15.7 km
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Cascade Trail
Granby, CO
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9.7 mi 15.7 km | Granby, CO |
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2.1 mi
3.3 km
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Isabelle Glacier Trail
Nederland, CO
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2.1 mi 3.3 km | Nederland, CO |
Minor Issues
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Dry, Snowy, Some Mud, Fallen Trees: Mostly packed snow with some muddy sections and the occasional dry section. Snow travel is relatively easy, no post-holing.
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12.3 mi
19.8 km
#9
High Lonesome Trail
Fraser, CO
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12.3 mi 19.8 km | Fraser, CO |
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0.7 km
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South Arapaho Peak Southeast Ridge
Nederland, CO
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0.5 mi 0.7 km | Nederland, CO |
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3.5 km
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Mount Audubon Trail
Nederland, CO
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2.1 mi 3.5 km | Nederland, CO |
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6.9 mi
11.2 km
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East Shore Trail
Grand Lake, CO
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6.9 mi 11.2 km | Grand Lake, CO |
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3.6 mi
5.9 km
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Diamond Lake Trail
Nederland, CO
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3.6 mi 5.9 km | Nederland, CO |
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4.2 mi
6.8 km
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Caribou Pass Trail
Fraser, CO
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4.2 mi 6.8 km | Fraser, CO |
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11.1 km
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Beaver Creek Trail
Nederland, CO
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6.9 mi 11.1 km | Nederland, CO |
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Niwot Ridge Trail
Nederland, CO
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2.6 mi 4.3 km | Nederland, CO |
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4.4 mi
7.1 km
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King Lake Trail
Nederland, CO
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4.4 mi 7.1 km | Nederland, CO |
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2.6 mi
4.1 km
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Woodland Lake Trail
Nederland, CO
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2.6 mi 4.1 km | Nederland, CO |
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3.1 mi
5.0 km
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Saint Vrain Glacier Trail
Nederland, CO
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3.1 mi 5.0 km | Nederland, CO |
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0.8 mi
1.4 km
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Betty & Bob Lakes Trail
Fraser, CO
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0.8 mi 1.4 km | Fraser, CO |
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6.4 mi
10.3 km
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Saint Vrain Mountain Trail #915
Estes Park, CO
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6.4 mi 10.3 km | Estes Park, CO |
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Jean Lunning Trail
Nederland, CO
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1.3 mi 2.1 km | Nederland, CO |
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Red Deer Lake Trail
Nederland, CO
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0.6 mi 1.0 km | Nederland, CO |
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1.3 mi
2.1 km
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Devil's Thumb Bypass
Nederland, CO
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1.3 mi 2.1 km | Nederland, CO |
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6.2 mi
10.1 km
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Roaring Fork Trail # 3
Grand Lake, CO
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6.2 mi 10.1 km | Grand Lake, CO |
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3.2 mi
5.2 km
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Gourd Lake Trail
Grand Lake, CO
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3.2 mi 5.2 km | Grand Lake, CO |
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2.2 mi
3.5 km
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Cooper Pass Traverse Route
Grand Lake, CO
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2.2 mi 3.5 km | Grand Lake, CO |
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21.3 mi
34.3 km
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CDT: Rollins Pass to Monarch Lake (CO Sec. 34)
Fraser, CO
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21.3 mi 34.3 km | Fraser, CO |
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12.6 mi
20.3 km
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CDT: Monarch Lake to Grand Lake (CO Sec. 35)
Grand Lake, CO
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12.6 mi 20.3 km | Grand Lake, CO |
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