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

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

This hike offers a gorgeous view of the two Buffalo Peaks and surrounding mountain ranges across the valley of South Park. There are great wildflowers throughout the trail. This is a part of the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness area.This is a CMC Backpacking Section Members Trip. If you are not a member of BPX, please do not sign-up without first joining the CMC Backpacking Section. Go to this link to sign-up. https://www.cmc.org/events/bpx-dues-drive

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Terry Ploski
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Jun 21, 2024 — Sun, Jun 23, 2024
  • Denver
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
  • Pace: 1 mph

Those coming from Denver, please plan to carpool or caravan. Arrive at U.S.-285 & Mountain View Park and Ride by 6:45am. Check in with trip leader. Self organize into carpools and depart no later than 7:00am. The road is washboarded and bumpy, but regular passenger vehicles can make it to the trailhead.

You'll need the Ten Essentials and trekking poles are helpful. There is a creek crossing and you'll need water shoes. Bring effective rain gear, appetizing snacks for energy boosts, and 1L - 2L of water. Bug repellant is helpful if you're bugged by bugs. Bring enthusiasm and excitement. 

Food: 7 meals (2 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners)

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

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