The Best Backpacking in Ward

The Brainard Lake Recreation Area is a winter adventurers playground with numerous snowshoe and cross country ski options to be explored. This area is popular as it offers dramatic mountain peaks, a trail for everyone (no motorized vehicles off of pavement), and close proximity to the Denver and ...

South Saint Vrain Figure 8 Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.

Beaver Reservoir to Monarch Lake Via Sawtooth Mountain is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.

Camp Dick to Beaver Reservoir via Cutoff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.

Before you start your trip, get a camping permit from the Boulder Ranger Station. Plan to spend your first night in the Crater Lake BZ (Backcountry Zone), and your second in Buchanan BZ. If you're feeling particularly sedate, you can easily spend a third night in Coney Creek.Start early in the mo...

Pawnee Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.

Jean Lunning Trail and Pawnee Pass Loop is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.

Red Deer Lake via Red Deer Lake and Buchanan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lyons, Colorado.

The Ceran St. Vrain trail north of Jamestown offers the hiker a nice respite from the summer sun as this path runs through dense pine forests. The trail follows the South St. Vrain Creek for most of the way and follows moderate grades throughout. There is no official end to the trail, only that i...

South Arapaho Peak via Arapaho Glacier Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Nederland, Colorado.

This is an excellent place to take your family backpacking. It is a fairly easy trail and definitely a great one for kids. Take in the beautiful scenery while hiking through meadows, aspen and pine with incredible mountain views in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. 6.4 miles to Red Deer Lake with an e...

Diamond Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Nederland, Colorado.

This is one of the most beautiful hikes I have ever done in Colorado. It is a great trip for photographers, fisherman or anyone who enjoys mountain views, forests filled with wildlife and peaceful meadows. Distances: Arapaho Pass: 3.2 miles, Caribou Lake: 4.2 miles, Caribou Pass: 6.4 miles, Meado...

Caribou Lake via Arapaho Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Nederland, Colorado.

Finch Lake via Allenspark Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Allenspark, Colorado.

Devils Thumb Pass and King Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Nederland, Colorado.