Pawnee-Buchanan Loop
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:
Jul
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Jun 1 – Sep 15
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Passed Advance release: Mar 5 at 8 AM MST
B
Online reservations
| Opens | 3 days ahead | 8 AM MDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM MDT |
Last-minute release: 3 days ahead at 8 AM MDT
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 |