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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
  • Backpacking Section
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,586 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 20 kts
  • Pace: 1 mph

You'll need the Ten Essentials and trekking poles are helpful. There are multiple stream crossings 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)

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.

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

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials, Ten Essentials (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

  1. Navigation - map, compass, and GPS system
  2. Sun protection - sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat
  3. Insulation - jacket, hat, gloves, rain shell, and thermal underwear
  4. Illumination - headlamp, flashlight, or lantern
  5. First aid supplies - first aid kit
  6. Fire - matches, lighter, and fire starters; stove and fuel for cooking
  7. Repair kit and tools - duct tape, knife, screwdriver, and scissors
  8. Nutrition - food: 2 breakfast, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, energy rich snacks
  9. Hydration - water and water treatment supplies
  10. Emergency shelter - tent, sleeping bag, and ground insulation

Additional resources:

  1. Trekking poles for first day steep trail ascent
  2. Suitable shoes for multiple stream crossings
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