Hiking Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness

Lace up your boots and sample thirty-eight of the best trails in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness. One of America's most popular wilderness areas, Indian Peaks is a hiker's delight within easy driving distance of Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Bob D'Antonio will introduce you to the area's dramatic mountain peaks, stunning alpine lakes, and flower-filled meadows. Inside you'll find: up-to-date trail information; difficulty ratings for each hike; easy-to-read maps and photos of trails; recommended hikes by category.


The Indian Peaks Wilderness, a 73,000-acre gem within Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, has some of the wildest country in the United States, yet is within easy reach of Denver, Colorado. Author Bob D'Antonio provides detailed descriptions and maps of the best hiking in the wilderness, with inside tips on camping sites and the best times of year to visit.