RUGGED PEAKS, small glaciers, abundant wildlife and a multitude of hiking trails make the Indian Peaks Wilderness one of my favorite areas of northern Colorado. One morning I hiked the short trail to Long Lake in time to capture the pinkish orange light, or alpenglow, of a Rocky Mountain sunrise. The trail continues upward to Lake Isabelle, another fine example of the crystal clear alpine lakes scattered throughout the Indian Peaks.
Robert Parham Colorado Springs, CO
WHERE TO WANDER
BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA
West of Boulder in Ward, Colorado, you can watch for wildlife, boat, camp, hike or horseback ride in this gateway to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. recreation.gov
NEDERLAND, CO
Shop for bakery, botanicals and brews, hop on a carousel ride or hit the Caribou Room, a local music…
