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Backpack – BPX 2-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

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Backpack – BPX 2-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

A classic 2-day loop with a little tweak in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. Expect some off-trail travel with a lot of solitude and magnificent views.

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Bob Legrand
Bob Legrand
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Aug 23, 2023 — Thu, Aug 24, 2023
  • Backpacking Section
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 15.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,100 ft
  • Pace: 1.7 mph

Day 1: From the Rich Creek TH, we will hike up the Tumble Creek Trail to a secluded campsite past Buffalo Meadows. The last mile will be easy off-trail. (overall 7 miles and 2,100 ft. of total elevation gain)

Day 2: From our camp site, we will hike up to a ridge which will provide extensive views of surrounding valleys and peaks. We will hike on that ridge for a while then descend to the Rich Creek Trail and follow it to the TH. (7 miles and 800 ft. elevation gain)

Aspen Park PnR, on Hwy 285 in Aspen Park 7:30 a.m.

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

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