Indian Peaks Wilderness
| Indian Peaks Wilderness | |
|---|---|
Lake Isabelle below Navajo, Apache and Shoshoni Peaks | |
| Location | Grand / Boulder counties, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Boulder, CO |
| Coordinates | 40°04′40″N 105°34′30″W / 40.07778°N 105.57500°W |
| Area | 76,711 acres (310.44 km2) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service / National Park Service |
The Indian Peaks Wilderness is a 73,931 acre wilderness area in north central Colorado managed jointly by the United States Forest Service and the National Park Service within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and small parts of the southern section of Rocky Mountain National Park. It includes over 50 lakes, 28 trails, and numerous glaciers. It was founded as a protected area by an act of Congress in 1978. It borders the James Peak Wilderness to the south, and straddles the Continental Divide. The area receives high visitation due to its proximity to the Denver metropolitan area.