Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips

Canyonlands - Elephant Canyon Loop to Druid Arch
Fri–Sun, May 9–11, 2025

BPX Trip – Canyonlands - Elephant Canyon Loop to Druid Arch

Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closed Apr 25
Denver
George Vandyke
BPX 2-Day: Wigwam Park from Wigwam TH
Tue–Wed, May 13–14, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Wigwam Park from Wigwam TH

Backpacking Trip
Midweek Gear Check and/or easy trip for a new backpacker Hike in 1.5 miles then
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
2 participants on standby 0 leaders
Registration closes May 11
Backpacking Section
Cheryl Harmel
Wed, May 14, 2025

New & Prospective Member Night

Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!

CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Ave. Golden, CO, 80401
BPX 2-Day: Wigwam Park from Wigwam TH
Sat–Sun, May 17–18, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Wigwam Park from Wigwam TH

Backpacking Trip
Weekend gear check and/or easy backpack. We will hike in about 1.5 miles to the
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes May 15
Backpacking Section
Cheryl Harmel
BPX 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH
Fri–Sat, May 23–24, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH

Backpacking Trip
A campsite near Morrison Creek in Pike National Forest provides an ideal location for a
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
1 participant on standby
Registration closes May 21
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX 2-Day: Fraser Meadows from Horseshoe TH
Wed–Thu, May 28–29, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Fraser Meadows from Horseshoe TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. This is an easy two-day backpacking trip into
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration closes May 20
Backpacking Section
Barb Edwards
BPX 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH
Sat, May 31–Sun, Jun 1, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH

Backpacking Trip
This is an out and back, easy early season and close-in trip. Colorado Trail Segment
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
2 participants 1 leader
Registration closes May 17
Backpacking Section
Robert Dawson
BPX 2-Day: James Peak Wilderness from Moffat Tunnel East Portal TH
Thu–Fri, Jun 5– 6, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: James Peak Wilderness from Moffat Tunnel East Portal TH

Backpacking Trip
This easy two-day backpacking trip into the James Peak Wilderness is designed as a close-to-home,
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 5
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
Thu, Jun 5, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking

Join long-distance hiker and WTS master instructor Karl Ford to learn how we can backpack responsibly, enjoy it more, and give back to the trail. For BPX Section Members only.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking
Zoom Presentation
BPX 3-Day: Lost Park from Rolling Creek TH
Fri–Sun, Jun 6– 8, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Lost Park from Rolling Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. Let's do a rigorous, early season backpacking loop!
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites
5 participants 1 leader
Registration opens May 6
Backpacking Section
Lisa Shroyer
BPX 3-Day: Bison and McCurdy Peaks from Lost Park TH
Sat–Mon, Jun 7– 9, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Bison and McCurdy Peaks from Lost Park TH

Backpacking Trip
This out and back is in the Lost Creek Wilderness area near Bison and McCurdy
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
0 participants 1 leader
Registration closes Jun 5
Backpacking Section
Robert Dawson
BPX 3-Day: Goose Creek Trail to Shafthouse from Goose Creek TH
Tue–Thu, Jun 10–12, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Goose Creek Trail to Shafthouse from Goose Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
Easy out and back with time on the second day to explore ruins. The route
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
3 participants
Registration opens May 10
Backpacking Section
Cheryl Harmel
BPX 3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Burning Bear East TH
Wed–Fri, Jun 25–27, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Burning Bear East TH

Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens May 15
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Fri–Sat, Jun 27–28, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
We are changing it up a bit and making this into a 2 day, 1
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens May 23
Backpacking Section
Sharon Dawson
Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS. Session 1

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS. Session 1
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Sat–Sun, Jul 12–13, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH

Backpacking Trip
Enjoy a weekend 2 day, 1 night backpack to American Lakes in State Forest State
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 12
Backpacking Section
Steve Norman
BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Tue–Wed, Jul 15–16, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH

Backpacking Trip
This two-day, one-night backpacking trip to the stunning American Lakes in State Forest State Park
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 15
Backpacking Section
Wayne Howell
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Mosquito Lake from Stillwater TH with Day Hike over Devils Causeway
Thu–Sat, Jul 17–19, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Mosquito Lake from Stillwater TH with Day Hike over Devils Causeway

Backpacking Trip
An easy backpack to a basecamp at Mosquito Lake, followed the next day by a
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jun 16
Backpacking Section
James Borgel
Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2

Getting lost is very uncomfortable at the least, and terrifying at the worst. The good news is that this can be avoided. Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS and be safe in the backcountry.

Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Learn how to navigate with GAIA GPS, Session 2
CMC Basecamp
15605 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
BPX 2-Day: Upper Cataract Lake from Eaglesmere TH
Sat–Sun, Jul 19–20, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Upper Cataract Lake from Eaglesmere TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX Members only. Hike to a beautiful lake in a scenic
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 19
Backpacking Section
Dave Molyneaux
Tue–Thu, Jul 22–24, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Bluebird Lake from Wild Basin TH (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We'll camp 2 nights at spectacular Upper Ouzel
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jun 20
Backpacking Section
Richard Schiebel
BPX 3-Day: Rogers Pass Lake from East Portal TH
Tue–Thu, Jul 29–31, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Heart Lake from East Portal TH

Backpacking Trip
A moderate 8-mile out-and-back takes you to Heart Lake in the James Peak Wilderness, in
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
5 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jun 29
Backpacking Section
Craig Townsend
BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop
Thu, Jul 31–Mon, Aug 4, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Washakie Pass, Lizard Head and Cirque of the Towers Loop

Backpacking Trip
Fairly challenging trip in the Wind River Range best suited for experienced backpackers. We will
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants
Registration opens Jul 1
Backpacking Section
Louise Campbell-Blair
Fri–Sun, Aug 1– 3, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Marvine and Twin Lakes from Marvine TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We will follow the itinerary described in the
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration opens Jul 2
Backpacking Section
Eric Butler
BPX 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH
Sun–Mon, Aug 3– 4, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
A moderate two day, one night backpack to camping by Native Lake. 7.6 miles and
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
6 participants
Registration opens Jul 13
Backpacking Section
Michael Rees
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Macey Lakes from Horn Creek TH
Sat–Sun, Aug 9–10, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Macey Lakes from Horn Creek TH

Backpacking Trip
BPX members only. Enjoy exploring the Macey Lakes Basin of the San Isabel National Forest
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 9
Backpacking Section
Marsha Littau
BPX 3-Day: Lawn Lake from Lawn Lake TH (RMNP)
Sun–Tue, Aug 10–12, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Lawn Lake from Lawn Lake TH (RMNP)

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. We'll camp 2 nights at a reserved backcountry
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
5 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 26
Backpacking Section
Sandy Heise
BPX 3-Day: Zirkel Circle from Slavonia TH
Tue–Thu, Aug 12–14, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Zirkel Circle from Slavonia TH

Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
4 participants 0 leaders
Registration opens Jul 1
Backpacking Section
Linda Lawson
BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH
Thu–Sat, Aug 21–23, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Wheeler Geologic Area + Halfmoon Pass from South Fork Saguache TH

Backpacking Trip
A thrilling backpacking journey to Wheeler Geologic Area via the challenging Halfmoon Pass trail, immersing
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
6 participants 1 leader
Registration opens Jul 29
Backpacking Section
Sharon Dawson
BPX 4-Day: Pawnee-Buchanan Loop from Long Lake TH
Fri–Mon, Aug 22–25, 2025

BPX Trip – BPX 4-Day: Pawnee-Buchanan Loop from Long Lake TH

Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX Members only. The Pawnee-Buchanan Loop is a classic Colorado backpacking
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
3 participants
Registration opens Jul 22
Backpacking Section
Dave Molyneaux