IPW - Navajo Peak via Niwot Ridge
Class 3 scramble with some route finding and exposure.
IPW restrictions for permits, parking, and entry vary by season and trailhead. Go here for current information.
The trailhead for Niwot Peak via Niwot Ridge is the Long Lake TH, located inside the Brainard Lake Recreation Area near Ward, Colorado. Accessible by standard passenger cars, though parking reservations are typically required during the peak summer season via Recreation.gov.
The hike passes Long Lake and Lake Isabelle before heading up toward Niwot Ridge (watch for adjacent area closure) and Airplane Gully for a challenging Class 3/4 scramble to the summit. https://www.merelyafleshwound.com/mountaineering/front-range/niwot-ridge/
- Suitable Activities: Hiking
- Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
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- Length: 12.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,400 ft
- 13,409 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Boulder Ranger District (ARNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Other
- Recommended Party Size: 6
- Maximum Party Size: 6
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 6
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