James Peak is a 13,294-foot summit in the James Peak Wilderness. The Ute Trail and James Peak trail carry you to the ridge, which is steep at times but never …
This is the second, slightly higher, Forest Lake located at 10,852'. Much of the shore is rugged and obstructed in places, but is still accessible by trail. Its size and many contours afford privacy and space, even when crowded.
This visitor center is where hikers buy their parking permits, but is also a great spot to top off water bottles on a bike ride. The building is open 9am-4pm …