IPW - Fourth of July Trailhead

Indian Peaks Wilderness requires organized groups like CMC to have a permit for both camping and day-hiking, year round. Camping permits are required for all overnight trips between June 1 and September 15.  IPW restrictions for permits, parking, and entry vary by season and trailhead. Go here for current information. Obtain permits at recreation.gov.

This trailhead is accessed by five miles of rough, two-wheel-drive road. It is exceedingly popular, and parking is limited, especially on summer weekends.  Fourth of July Road is closed in the winter from the western side of Eldora to the end of the road.

Alternate titles:

South Arapaho Peak - 8.7 miles, 3300 ft elevation gain

Old Baldy - 8.3 miles, 2900 ft elevation gain

Arapaho Pass - 6.1 miles, 1800 ft elevation gain

South Arapaho Peak and Old Baldy - 9.6 miles, 3650 ft elevation gain

Diamond Lake - 5.5 miles, 1200 ft elevation gain

Arapaho Glacier Trails - 8.3 miles, 2900 ft elevation gain

Lake Dorothy - 7.1 miles, 1950 ft elevation gain

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Camping, Hiking
• Seasons: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast
• Avalanche Terrain Rating Complex View avalanche forecast.

• Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
  Boulder Ranger District (ARNF)
• Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12