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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

NOTE: The recent Colorado forest fires pose a credible backcountry risk. I shall monitor the local fire threats and air quality index to insure we have a safe backpacking trip. We'll enjoy a bucolic hike through the Buffalo Peak wilderness. Expect to observe the colorful flora and fauna along the multiple streams and watercourses.

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Terry Ploski
Primary Leader
  • Tue, Jul 14, 2026 — Thu, Jul 16, 2026
  • Backpacking Section
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,110 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,585 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 10 kts
  • Pace: 1-2 mph

We'll make a rest stop at either Bailey or Fairplay, CO. I encourage all participants to join me in tracking the impact of the Colorado forest fires and local air quality index. Follow along in monitoring the Fairplay, CO Air Quality Index, Fairplay, CO Air Quality Index | AccuWeather

MEET 6:00AM: Wooly Mammoth CDOT PNR, Section BB, 18560 U.S. Highway 40, Golden, CO 80401, wooly mammoth parking lot golden - Search 6:15AM: Form carpools and depart for the Rich Creek trailhead. 

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

Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials, Ten Essentials (U.S. National Park Service) Recommend bringing either sandals or other stream crossing footwear; and, trekking poles.

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