Hiking the Indian Peaks Wilderness (many photos)

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Hiking the Indian Peaks Wilderness (many photos)

Posted: 7/22/2012 7:07:25 PM EDT

I went hiking today in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area is breathtaking, in more ways than one (most of the trails are over 10,000 ft and some go up to 12,500 ft in elevation). I hiked over a few different trails and got up to the Pawnee Pass trail, but didn't go over because of the continuous rain (and some good lightning storms).

I covered a little over 8 miles and took many photos. The weather wasn't really cooperating, so many of the photos aren't as good as they could have been (dull skies), BUT I got a few photos I wouldn't have got otherwise. Here are a few of the photos.

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-2 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-3 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-4 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-5 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-6 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-7 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-8 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

As a sat down for lunch, this guy kept me company

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-9 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-10 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-11 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Not a bad view for a lunch break!

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-13 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-12 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Well, that is all I post processed. I have more, but I think this is plenty :D

Posted: 7/22/2012 7:13:11 PM EDT

[#1]

Great pics!

Posted: 7/22/2012 7:16:31 PM EDT

[#2]

That is beautiful! Ever backpack in over night(s) there?

Posted: 7/22/2012 9:21:19 PM EDT

[#3]

I want to go...

Posted: 7/22/2012 9:41:14 PM EDT

[#4]

Gorgeous!!!

Posted: 7/22/2012 10:06:05 PM EDT

[#5]

On my list of favorite places.

Posted: 7/22/2012 10:09:28 PM EDT

[#6]

Awesome pics! I'll have to look into that area. I spent a couple days in Rocky Mtn NP last summer and it was a great time.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:52:45 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Great pics!

Thanks! It's hard NOT to take a good photo here though

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:54:10 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
That is beautiful! Ever backpack in over night(s) there?

Thank you. No, I never over nighted there, yet. I might head up there in August and camp next to the glacier.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:54:16 AM EDT

[#9]

That place is beautiful!!!!

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:54:41 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
I want to go...

I don't blame you. It is a GREAT area to go exploring in.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:55:13 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Gorgeous!!!

Thank you.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:55:45 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
On my list of favorite places.

One of mine too. It is hard to choose which is my favorite here though, so many to choose from.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:57:09 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
Awesome pics! I'll have to look into that area. I spent a couple days in Rocky Mtn NP last summer and it was a great time.

Rocky Mountain NP is only 30 minutes west of me, so I spend a huge amount of time there. Indian Peaks Wilderness is just down SR7 and 119. About 40 minutes from the park.

Posted: 7/23/2012 8:26:39 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
That place is beautiful!!!!

That it is, I'll never live anywhere else.

Posted: 7/23/2012 8:26:41 AM EDT

[#15]

Wonderful pictures. First saw your photos on POTN.
Thanks for posting.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:46:56 PM EDT

[#16]

Thanks. Yeah, I post over there and on PentaxForums.com under my handle Colorado CJ.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:49:15 PM EDT

[#17]

Awesome pics!

I love Colorado. Can't wait to get back out there.

Posted: 7/23/2012 6:54:59 PM EDT

[#18]

BEE

EWE

TEE

FULL.

Posted: 7/23/2012 7:04:14 PM EDT

[#19]

Great pics

I love this state

Posted: 7/24/2012 12:42:35 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Awesome pics!

I love Colorado. Can't wait to get back out there.

Thanks. Yeah, there's nothing much better than camping/hiking in the high country.

Posted: 7/24/2012 12:43:10 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
BEE

EWE

TEE

FULL.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

Posted: 7/24/2012 12:44:03 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
Great pics

I love this state

Thanks. Yup, me too, wouldn't want to live anywhere else ..... well maybe Alaska.

Posted: 7/24/2012 12:51:56 PM EDT

[#23]

Yet another great backpacking area i haven't gotten to.....

.......yet!

Nice pics!

Posted: 7/24/2012 12:53:18 PM EDT

[#24]

Nice pictures!

Posted: 7/24/2012 1:00:35 PM EDT

[#25]

Love it, thanks for sharing.

Posted: 7/24/2012 1:01:22 PM EDT

[#26]

Im heading up there this weekend, oddly enough.

Posted: 7/24/2012 1:20:29 PM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
I went hiking today in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. This area is breathtaking, in more ways than one (most of the trails are over 10,000 ft and some go up to 12,500 ft in elevation). I hiked over a few different trails and got up to the Pawnee Pass trail, but didn't go over because of the continuous rain (and some good lightning storms).

I covered a little over 8 miles and took many photos. The weather wasn't really cooperating, so many of the photos aren't as good as they could have been (dull skies), BUT I got a few photos I wouldn't have got otherwise. Here are a few of the photos.

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Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-1 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

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Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-2 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626901036/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7626901036_3120549742_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-3 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626902220/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8165/7626902220_c8b30c49c1_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-4 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626903786/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8160/7626903786_b56896063e_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-5 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626905412/]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7113/7626905412_8bdbd9f50b_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-6 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626906732/]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7112/7626906732_7cbd769450_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-7 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626908248/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7626908248_804ac2b5a8_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-8 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

As a sat down for lunch, this guy kept me company

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626909746/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7626909746_196a18ca68_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-9 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626910792/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7626910792_00c2e3084c_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-10 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626911744/]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/7626911744_d6cf99be60_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-11 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Not a bad view for a lunch break!

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626896740/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7626896740_5407276416_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-13 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

[email=http://www.flickr.com/photos/55229792@N03/7626913108/]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7626913108_772f099aa1_o.jpg[/email]
Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-12 by Colorado CJ, on Flickr

Well, that is all I post processed. I have more, but I think this is plenty :D

I miss Colorado