🏔 Wilderness
Indian Peaks Wilderness (3-Day Advance)
About This Permit
A rolling 3-day-advance pool releases a portion of Indian Peaks overnight permits for flexibility-minded hikers. Better suited for last-minute trip planning than the early-March advance window; also picks up cancellations from the full-season pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Indian Peaks 3-day advance permit work?
A rolling window releases permits 3 days before the trip date each day on recreation.gov. It also surfaces cancellations from the full-season advance pool — making it the best option for last-minute planners or anyone who missed the March opening.
Are the 3-day permits for the same zones as full-season?
Yes. Same zone quotas apply. Popular zones may already be fully booked at 3 days out in peak season, but mid-week and shoulder-season dates often have availability.
Key Facts
- State
- CO
- Season
- June 1 – September 15
- Quota
- Same zone quotas; rolling 3-day-advance release
- Trailhead
- Brainard Lake, Fourth of July, Long Lake, Hessie
- Entry Point
- Brainard Lake Recreation Area
- Difficulty
- 3/5(Competitive)
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