When sightseeing in Winter Park don’t miss these quintessential mountains nearby. Perhaps the most iconic mountain from downtown Winter Park or the Resort is the famous ‘bear claw’, more formally known as Parry Peak and James Peak hugging close. Parry Peak is just under 14,000 located in the James Peak Wilderness and can be reached by a trail crossing over Mt. Flora and Mt. Eva. This trail also connects to the Continental Divide Trail. 

Also very well-known and nearby is Byers Peak, located outside of Fraser in the Byers Peak Wilderness. This 9 mile hike climbs to the top of Byers right around 12,804 feet. Be prepared for some class 2 rock scrambling to reach the top!
Arrow is located around 30 miles from the West entrance to the Rocky Mountain National Park, where you can view elk bugle in the fall, or marmot scurry around the rocks of the high country. Here you will find 359 additional miles of trails, 150 high-alpine lakes, 60 different species of mammals and more than 750 camping spots.

These are just a few of the mountains nearby, don’t forget to check out the Never Summers, Devils Thumb, Stanley Mountain and the Arapaho National Forest and Recreation Area.