Near Indian Peaks Traverse (IPT)
The intersection of Lost Meadows and Hobbit 3.
Near Indian Peaks Traverse (IPT)
Area map showing only part of the trail network
Near Indian Peaks Traverse (IPT)
View from Rollins Pass, Colorado
Near Indian Peaks Traverse (IPT)
The view from Needles Eye.
Near Indian Peaks Traverse (IPT)
Wooden bridge on Rollins Pass.

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Indian Peaks Traverse (IPT)

4.3 (6 Ratings)
An epic, long distance trail connecting Boulder to Winter Park, and one that is in the process of substantial upgrades!
69
mi
Distance
10,058
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
69.02mi
Distance
10,058ft
Elevation Gain
6,677ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
11,676ft
High Point
5,405ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The vision of the Indian Peaks Traverse (IPT) came from a committed group of outdoor enthusiasts in the Boulder area. Many of us had enjoyed iconic trails like the Colorado Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, the Kokopelli Trail, and the John Muir Trail. And while Boulder has a wonderful collection of trail systems, there has long been a passion, especially among trail runners and mountain bikers, to connect them and make longer and longer adventures. Our love of long distance adventures and a tradition of exploring the forests in Boulder County led us to the vision of an official trail connecting Winter Park to Boulder -the Indian Peaks Traverse.While the current route for this trail uses a lot of road segments, there are several areas where active construction, corridor flagging, or planning is underway to substantially improve this route and increase the amount of singletrack.Please check out the Indian Peaks Traverse Website for detailed segment-by-segment descriptions in the works. http://indianpeakstraverse.org/

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Contributors
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