Mirror and Crater Lakes-Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado. Backpacking for three days.

On July 15-17, 2023 we backpacked to Mirror and Crater Lakes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado. One of the most coveted permits. On day two we hiked to Pawnee Lake. It was a magical journey, 23 miles and 3622 feet of elevation gain.

[@heatherj.anderson222]

We completed this hike because of you and all your helpful suggestions. Thank you 😊

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

I'm so happy you both got to experience this magnificent place among our Colorado Rockies. Thank you 😘🥾💙

[@gardeninggonewild4842]

Beautiful and majestic. Thanks for sharing God's creations with the world

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

You are so welcome and thank you too.

[@Fancy1450]

Gorgeous!

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

Awesome video, guys! We love the Indian Peaks Wilderness and really hope to do this hike soon. It's a gorgeous area! Thanks for taking us with you! ❤

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

You are so welcome. Thanks so much for the kind words. Happy hiking to you!!!

[@DavidPuckett-cg9ws]

Great destination! One of my favorite places! Magical place!❤

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

Absolutely! So much more to explore.

[@rugged9769]

Beautiful scenery. IPW is my fav area, and this hike has been on my list forever but I never managed to get a permit. May have to do it as a day trip

[@TrekkingTheRockies]

I know there is a 3 day advanced permit, they begin May 30th. www.recreation.gov/permits/4675319. I hope you get to experience this magical place. You could always get a permit for two days in the Cascade Creek Zone and camp at Pawnee Lake. It's beautiful. You could hike over to Mirror and Crater Lakes the next day. It's only 3 miles one way. www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd993264.pdf The pink area just means no fires. There are openings as of now in August.

[@CharmSchool_Reject]

For a sec the thumbnail had msquinting thinking it was Bear Lake