Pawnee-Buchanan Loop
Upcoming
Itinerary
Long Lake Trailhead
8.7 mi • 1,800 ft gain
Red Deer Lake
9 mi • 3,000 ft gain
Gourd Lake
8.6 mi • 1,600 ft gain
Crater Lake
8.7 mi • 2,500 ft gain
Long Lake Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between September 16, 2024 and May 31, 2025
Permits not needed.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Indian Peaks Wilderness Overnight Permit application:
| Starting Area | East of Continental Divide |
|---|---|
| 1st Night Zone | Middle St. Vrain |
| 2nd Night Zone | Buchanan |
| 3rd Night Zone | Crater Lake |
| Entry Point | Long Lake |
| Exit Point | Long Lake |