Accessed near the famed Hessie Trailhead, this route transports you into the heart of the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The journey is a feast for the senses, with vibrant summer wildflowers, the chance to spot wildlife like moose and marmots, and jaw-dropping views of jagged, snow-dusted peaks. It's a quintessential Colorado hike that leads to pristine alpine lakes and the vast, open tundra above the trees.