Meadow Mt and St. Vrain Peak (Indian Peaks Wilderness/RMNP, CO)

Trip date: June 27, 2020

Caltopo map here: caltopo.com/m/AB66

This was a pretty straightforward dayhike on the boundary between  RMNP and Indian Peaks Wilderness.  The views from the initial saddle has one of the best views of Wild Basin.  Hiking to just this point surely one of the best view-to-effort hikes in all of RMNP (7 miles RT, +/- 2500').  The only downside is that it is slightly crowded.  Of course, the farther you get the less people you will see.  

Looking back east at one of the first big clearings on the climb to the saddle.

Wild Basin from the Saddle between St. Vrain Mt. and Meadow Mt.

A wider view from the saddle looking north west. From left to right: Copeland Mt., Isolation Peak, Tanima Peak, Mt. Alice, Chiefs Head Peak, Pagoda Mt., Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker.

Looking south towards Indian Peaks Wilderness from St. Vrain Mt. From left to right: Mt. Audobon, Paiute Peak, Algonquin Peak, Sawtooth Peak and Red Deer Mt.

I strongly recommend continuing past the summit of St. Vrain Mt because it yields good views of the St. Vrain Glaciers.

Looking slightly ominous. I felt good about being done at this point.

I had plans for another hike in the same general area the next day and I since didn't want to make the drive back to Boulder and pointlessly burn fossil fuels, I found a quiet place to car camp.  I'm quite proud of finding this one and I will not be sharing the details.  (But if you know me, send me a message :) )