Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips
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
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
Thu, May 29, 2025
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Introduction to Backpacking
New to backpacking in Colorado or looking to refresh your knowledge? Join CMC's Backpacking Section (BPX) and the Backpacking School who are co-hosting this virtual event. Open to all CMC Members.
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
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
Thu, Jun 5, 2025
Backpacking Section (BPX) Educational Series - Eco-Friendly, Lightweight Backpacking
Karl Ford is one of a very select group who has completed all three legs of the Triple Crown of backpacking (AT, PCT, and CDT), about 8,000 miles combined. He is also a WTS Master Instructor. Join Karl to learn how we can backpack responsibly, enjoy it more, and give back to the trail. This event is for BPX members AND trip leaders!
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
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
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
Wed–Fri, Jun 25–27, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Burning Bear East TH
Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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, Leader's Permission Required
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
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
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
Tue–Thu, Aug 12–14, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Zirkel Circle from Slavonia TH
Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
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
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
Sat–Sun, Aug 23–24, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 2-Day: Lake Ann from South Fork Clear Creek / Huron Peak TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. A moderate out-and-back hike with epic views, this
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Mon–Wed, Aug 25–27, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Willow and Salmon Lakes from Mesa Cortina TH
Backpacking Trip
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
Tue–Thu, Aug 26–28, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Crater Lake from Monarch Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
This challenging 14.4 mile trip is a beloved Colorado classic, ending at the photogenic Mirror
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required