BPX Trip – 4-Day: Colorado Trail Segments 4 & 5 from Rolling Creek TH

Meetup directions will be emailed to participants prior to the trip.

Anticipate an early start Friday morning, and a late return on Monday evening.

This route requires a shuttle, with cars parked at both ends. Carpooling will be planned with this in mind; you won't be able to meet us at the trailhead on your own.

Learn about the CMC's Backpacking Section (BPX) and become a member here. 

The leader's permission is required before signing up for this trip.  Please email heisecolorado@gmail.com to get permission.

This is not a beginner's trip.  You must have recent experience doing 3-4 day backpacking trips.  You must have experience and feel comfortable using your gear (e.g., don't buy a new tent or shoes/boots the night before the trip unless you have experience with that model).  You must know how much fuel, food, and water you'll need.  You must know how to use your bear canister or Ursack correctly.  We will not be doing a traditional bear hang.

You must be a team player with a positive attitude.  Let's have a safe, fun trip!

Itinerary:

Day 1:  After an early start to set up the shuttle, depart from the Rolling Creek TH.  Hike around 8.2 miles and make camp.

Day 2:  Hike another 8.3 miles to Long Gulch and make camp.

Day 3:  Hike 8.4 miles in Segment 5 and make camp.

Day 4:  Hike the remaining mileage (approx 6 miles) to a parking area on the east side of Kenosha Pass.

Map:  Overall Route