PARK: Pike National Forest

BEST TIMES TO VISIT: April to October

TRAILS: Palmer Reservoir, Inlet, Winding Stairs, Swank, Ice Cave Creek

LENGTH: About 5-mile hike with a loop portion, about 1,500-foot elevation gain

DIFFICULTY: Overall easy, moderate on distance and on a short stretch of Ice Cave Creek Trail

NOTES: The trailhead on Old Carriage Road now requires a $5.30 parking permit from a credit card kiosk. Arrive early as the small lot can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. This article description follows unsigned trails and requires some route-finding skills.