BKPS School Field Day

Field trip: Backpacking School

BKPS School Field Day – James Peak Wilderness Area - SE Slopes via Continental Divide Trail

BKPS Overnight Field Day Activity -Group 5 - Second Overnight

  • Sat, Jul 11, 2026 — Sun, Jul 12, 2026
  • Denver
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,950 ft

Follow the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) southbound from the trailhead for 0.6 miles. The CDT follows a route along the ridge to Bill Moore Lake.

 

An alternate route is traversing along old jeep road (FR 171.1) from camp back to the trailhead. 

The trail may become faint or disappear in places.

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James Peak Wilderness Area


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Please Contact the Group Leader for details

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