Best hikes in Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness

Ambleway maps 3 hikes in Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness, from a 7.3-mile walk to a 9.4-mile day out. All of them score as wild, staying clear of roads and development for most of the route; the wildest is Ute Peak & Acorn Creek Trail. The biggest climb is Ute Peak & Acorn Creek Trail, gaining 3,737 ft, and the network tops out at 12,470 ft. 2 start within walking range of public transit.