Trip
Backpack – BPX 3-Day: East Inlet Trail Rocky Mountain National Park
Backpack the East Inlet Trail (Rocky Mountain NP): We'll backpack the East Inlet trail through a beautiful area of scenic waterfalls and gorgeous alpine lakes. Two backpacking days (5.1 miles and 1980 ft. gain/loss each) with a dayhiking day (7.9 miles 1530 ft. gain/loss) sandwiched between them.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 4, 2023 — Sun, Aug 6, 2023
- Backpacking Section
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 19.9 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,817 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0 mph
- 2 (5 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
While the leader has ~40 years of backpacking experience he has not done this specific trail, so this trip may have some exploratory aspects to it.
Trip details:
Day 1: From East Inlet trailhead, backpack 5.1 miles to Slickrock campsite (two nights), near Lone Pine Lake. Ascent / descent: 1980 ft. / 468 ft.
Day 2: Dayhike to Fifth lake and return. 7.9 miles, 1533 ft. ascent / descent
Day 3: Backpack 5.1 miles out to East Inlet trailhead. Ascent / descent: 468 ft. /1980 ft. Possible side trip to Paradise Meadow (2 miles RT, 290 ft. ascent / descent)
The hike is described in detail David Day's Colorado book (link below). Day gives it 5 stars, a rare rating he reserves for hikes that are the best in that region.
http://www.utahtrails.com/Colorado%20pages/EastInlet.html
Suggested map: Trails Illustrated 200
Meeting location will be provided via email prior to trip date.
Carpooling is encouraged. Passengers will reimburse drivers at a rate consistent with CMC Denver Group guidelines:
In addition, reservation and use fees totaling $36 will be evenly divided among the participants.
Required Equipment
As always, the 10 essentials, plus
You must be fully vaccinated.
You must have prior backpacking experience (at least one 3-day trip) in Colorado, and be familiar with and comfortable with your gear.
Above all, please bring a positive attitude, a sense of humor and a desire to have a great time hiking with like-minded companions!