Pawnee-Buchanan Pass Loop | Indian Peaks Wilderness
September 2019
Arriving at Brainard Lake on a beautiful fall day, I planned to venture into the picturesque Indian Peaks Wilderness. Setting out along the Pawnee Pass trail just after noon, I embarked on the steep ascent over Pawnee Pass, rewarded with stunning fall scenery as the sun dipped low. The warm evening bathed the landscape in alpenglow, setting the perfect atmosphere for my overnight stay. Deciding to camp on a big rock under the clear sky and the cozy warmth of the alpine night, I fully embraced the mysteriousness of the wilderness.