Outdoor adventurers who love rugged wilderness will enjoy visiting the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area , just a short distance from Denver and Colorado Springs. The alpine tundra features a small glacier, and the peaks are one of the most popular destinations in the Rocky Mountain National Park for serious hikers and mountain climbers. The peaks belong to the Front Range, which is heavily forested until visitors get to 11,500 feet where the tundra starts, and very steep. Camping and hiking are permitted, but there are many wilderness regulations that visitors must follow that can be posted at the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forest Service Office. Overnight campers and hikers are required to obtain permits during summer months.
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