Double Bypass Loop - Indian Peaks Wilderness - Option 2

This permit-required hike is limited to 6 total people. Dogs will only be considered if they have completed a qualifying hike.

Please note, we have not yet secured a parking permit for this trip. I will update this posting as parking is confirmed.

You will be put on the waitlist before being approved. Those meeting the first two below-required actions will be moved off the waitlist in the order in which they RSVP'd.

Required actions before trip:
1 - *Fill out waiver: https://forms.gle/71SPiqc4iyqDmD8Y7
2 - *Complete a qualifying hike no later than August 1, 2025. Check the calendar regularly for upcoming opportunities - we post qualifying hikes once a month in March, April, May, June, and sometimes July.
3- *Attend a pre-planning Google Hangout meeting one week before trip
*Including any +1's

Rating: Difficult

The Plan:
Day 1:
Arrive to the trailhead by 9 am.
NOTE: We have not secured parking yet for the trailhead we are planning to park at. I will update this info once I secure a spot. We will likely only be able to get ONE spot and will carpool in a larger vehicle.

Hike: distance: 10.25mi // range: 9782' to 11839' // gross: +2966'-3039'
Camp just beyond Buchanan Pass.
Sunrise: 6:14 am // Sunset: 7:59 pm

Day 2:
Hike distance: 6.67mi or 8.5 // range: 8790' to 10690' // gross: +1185'-1660'
Optional hike to Crater Lake:
distance: 2.86mi // range: 9942' to 10404' // gross: +577'-581'
Sunrise: 6:15 am // Sunset: 7:57 pm

Day 3:
Hike distance: 8.51mi or 6.89 // range: 9944' to 12542' // gross: +2641'-2166'
Grab lunch and drive home.
Sunrise: 6:16 am // Sunset: 7:56 pm

Equipment/Resources/Etc:

• Bear canisters are highly recommended for this trip per Indian Peaks Wilderness. They are required near trailheads. Bear hanging may be difficult in some of the areas where we will be camping. Bears have gotten into food in Cascade Creek BZ where we will be camping.
• What to Bring Backpacking
• 10 Essentials
• Reach out if you have packing questions.
• Caltopo route: [https://caltopo.com/m/270TS ](https://caltopo.com/m/270TS)
• Alltrails: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/northern-indian-peaks-loop