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Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead

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Backpack – North Cottonwood Trailhead

Beginner backpacking trip (1-night) to Kroenke Lake limited to recent graduates of the PPG WTS-Intro to Backpacking Class. Rated Moderate. 4.5-miles uphill one way / 1,600 elevation gain.

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Joseph Preiss
Joseph Preiss
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Aug 15, 2026 — Sun, Aug 16, 2026
  • Pikes Peak
  • Backpacking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 9.0
  • Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,500 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 MPH

This trip is limited to graduates of the PPG Basic Backpacking course and the trip leader will add participants to the trip roster.

Details for the trip will be provided by the Trip Leader to participants approximately two weeks before the trip.

Route/Place

North Cottonwood Trailhead

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 essentials and backpacking gear needed to safely and comfortably travel, sleep, cook, eat, purify water, and enjoy an overnight camping adventure.

The Ultimate Backpacking Checklist by Benjamin Tepler, March 19, 2022
https://www.backpacker.com/gear/the-ultimate-backpacking-checklist/

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