| Located just northwest of Denver, in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area is one of the most heavily used wilderness areas in the US. To encounter fewer people, hike and camp on weekdays and use less popular travel zones.The Indian Peaks are characterized by vast areas of alpine tundra, numerous cirque basins, remnant alpine glaciers, glimmering streams and nearly 50 lakes in the shadow of the Continental Divide. Cutthroat, brook and rainbow trout abound in these lakes and the streams.The Wilderness area stems from the southern border of Rocky Mountain National Park along the Continental Divide. In fact, about 2,922 acres of the Wilderness lie within the Rocky Mountain National Park Boundary.Fall brings striking displays of golden and crimson colors to the willows and tundra grasses and as fall withers on to the aspen trees at the lower elevations. On a visit to the area one may see elk, moose, mule deer, black bear, mountain lion, beaver, mountain goats, bighorn sheep and other native mammals. Bird watchers will find Red-tailed hawk, ptarmigan, and golden eagles are among many others frequent this area. There are also about 110 miles of trails in the area. |
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