Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips

BPX 3-Day: Devil’s Thumb Lake from Hessie TH
Wed–Fri, Jun 24–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Devil’s Thumb Lake from Hessie TH

Backpacking Trip
Enjoy a rugged yet relaxing 3-day backpacking trip to Devil’s Thumb Lake in the stunning
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jun 22
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 2-Day: Betty and Bob Lakes from Hessie TH
Thu–Fri, Jun 25–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Betty and Bob Lakes from Hessie TH

Backpacking Trip
This two day, one night journey to Betty and Bob Lakes begins at the Hessie
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closed Jun 19
Backpacking Section
Steve Norman
Single Tall Pole – Mt Galbraith
Fri, Jun 26, 2026

Single Tall Pole – Mt Galbraith

Hiking Clinic
This clinic will cover the basic techniques for improving your efficiency ascending and descending on
No Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration closes Jun 24
Denver
Blake Clark
BPX 3-Day: Black Mountain Loop from Encampment TH (Mount Zirkel Wilderness)
Tue–Thu, Jul 7– 9, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Black Mountain Loop from Encampment TH (Mount Zirkel Wilderness)

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 5
Backpacking Section
John Gode
BPX 3-Day: Colorado State Forest State Park The Crags or Ranger Lakes Campgrounds
Fri–Sun, Jul 10–12, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado State Forest State Park The Crags or Ranger Lakes Campgrounds

Backpacking Trip
Camp for two nights in the forested, Crags Campground in State Forest State Park. Enjoy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants on standby
Registration closes Jul 5
Backpacking Section
Wed, Jul 15, 2026

Explore Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
BPX 3-Day: Parika and Bowen Lakes via Baker Gulch and Bowen Gulch (RMNP)
Tue–Fri, Jul 21–24, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Parika and Bowen Lakes via Baker Gulch and Bowen Gulch (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes Jul 7
Backpacking Section
John Gode
BPX 3-Day: Mirror Lake From Corral Creek TH (RMNP)
Wed–Fri, Jul 22–24, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Mirror Lake From Corral Creek TH (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
A 12.4 mile out and back backpack to Mirror Lake from Corral Creek Trailhead in
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 22
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
Fri–Sun, Jul 24–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Hunky Dory and Harvey Lakes from Half Moon TH to Cross Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We will follow the itinerary described in the
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 24
Backpacking Section
Eric Butler
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Constantine from Fall Creek TH
Sun–Mon, Jul 26–27, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Constantine from Fall Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. The trip itinerary is described in Routes &
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants
Registration opens Jun 29
Backpacking Section
Michael Rees
BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH
Mon–Wed, Jul 27–29, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: American Lakes from La Poudre Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
A 3-day, 2-night out-and-back backpack from La Poudre Pass Trailhead follows the Grand Ditch Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 27
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 3-DAY: Lake Evelyn from Lake Evelyn TH (Byers Peak Wilderness)
Thu, Jul 30–Sat, Aug 1, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-DAY: Lake Evelyn from Lake Evelyn TH (Byers Peak Wilderness)

Backpacking Trip
This 3-day trip is an easy backpack to Lake Evelyn, with an optional 2nd day
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 26
Backpacking Section
Candace Winkle
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Lost Park from Rolling Creek TH
Fri, Jul 31–Sun, Aug 2, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Lost Park from Rolling Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
A challenging 3-Day backpacking trip through varied terrain and scenery in the Lost Creek Wilderness.
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
8 participants
Registration closes Jul 29
Backpacking Section
George Vandyke
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop
Tue–Sat, Aug 11–15, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Chicago Basin from Needleton Flagstop

Backpacking Trip
This four-day expedition into the remote Chicago Basin provides an opportunity to experience one of
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 3-Day: Shrine Mountain Inn from Vail Pass TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 11–13, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Walter’s Hut from Vail Pass TH

Backpacking Trip
Summer Hut Trip to Walters Hut Down. Enjoy mornings and evenings on large deck. This
Prerequisites
3 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 11
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 9 Wurtz Ditch TH to Timberline TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 15–16, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 9 Tennessee Pass TH to Timberline TH

Backpacking Trip
We will complete Segment 9 of the Colorado Trail from Tennessee Pass to Timberline Lake
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
Emily Kachergis
BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Mon–Wed, Aug 17–19, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Double Bypass Loop from Long Lake TH
Mon–Thu, Aug 17–20, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Double Bypass Loop from Long Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
The Pawnee-Buchanan Loop is a classic Colorado backpacking trip through the heart of the Indian
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
2 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 17
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 25–27, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 19
Backpacking Section
John Gode
BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 10 from Timberland Lake TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 29–30, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 10 from Timberland Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
Moderate backpacking trip along Segment 10 of the Colorado Trail. Each day is about 6
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 15
Backpacking Section
Emily Kachergis
BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH
Fri–Sun, Sep 4– 6, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Come enjoy the longest segment of the Colorado Trail
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Aug 4
Backpacking Section
Steve Frank
Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Explore Night at REI Denver Flagship!

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and discover your next great adventure. This event is open to current members, new members, and anyone interested in becoming part of our community!

REI Denver Flagship
1416 Platte St, Denver, CO 80202
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Arapahoe Lakes Out & Back from East Portal TH
Thu–Fri, Sep 17–18, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Arapahoe Lakes Out & Back from East Portal TH

Backpacking Trip
Hike to Arapahoe Lake in the James Peak Wilderness just below the Continental Divide with
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Aug 17
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park
Fri–Sat, Sep 25–26, 2026

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Staunton State Park

Backpacking Trip
One night backpack into Staunton State Park during full moon. Hike in on September 25,
Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration opens Aug 25
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson