Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips
Sun–Wed, May 12–15, 2024
BPX Trip – 4-Day: Colorado National Monument Saddlehorn Campground
Camping Trip
Car Camp three nights in the monument. Likely will leave Denver 7am so to arrive
Difficulty: varies, Easy to Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed, May 15, 2024
New & Prospective Member Night
Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!
Sat–Sun, May 18–19, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: White Ranch Loop from White Ranch West TH
Family & Backpacking Trip
FAMILY Backpacking 'gear shakedown' Trip: fun easy local trip for Parents with Kids to get
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
Sun–Tue, May 19–21, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day Great Sand Dunes Backcountry from Point of No Return TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Experience the annual flow of Medano Creek across the
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
Thu–Fri, May 23–24, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. This is an out and back, easy early
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
Tue–Thu, May 28–30, 2024
Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 3 from the Little Scraggy TH
Backpacking Trip
Colorado Trail Segment 3 starts at the Little Scraggy TH and travels 12.2 miles through
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jun 1– 2, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Wigwam Park from Wigwam TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. A moderate 8-mile out-and-back trip from the east
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Sat–Mon, Jun 8–10, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segments 4 & 5 from the Rolling Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Let's get an early season, big miles trip in!
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Jun 14–16, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Goose Creek Trail to Shafthouse from Goose Creek TH
Family & Backpacking Trip
FAMILY TRIP - An easy out-and-back for Parents with Kids (ages 10+) over 3 days
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jun 15–16, 2024
Backpack – 2-Day: Upper Cataract Lake from Eaglesmere TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. Itinerary as described in the Route & Place,
Difficulty: Difficult
No Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue–Wed, Jun 18–19, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Morrison Creek from Little Scraggy TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. This is an out and back, easy early
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
Tue, Jun 18, 2024
New & Prospective Member Night
Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!
Fri–Sun, Jun 21–23, 2024
Backpack – BPX 3-Day: Rich, Rough, and Tumbling Creeks from Rich Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
This hike offers a gorgeous view of the two Buffalo Peaks and surrounding mountain ranges
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Mon–Fri, Jun 24–28, 2024
BPX Trip – 5-Day: Grand Canyon North Rim Campground
Camping Trip
Enjoy this special trip to Grand Canyon National Park's less-visited North Rim. We'll car camp
Difficulty: varies
Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Jul 5– 7, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segments 4 & 5 from the Rolling Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. Itinerary as described in the Route & Place.
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon–Wed, Jul 8–10, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Cathedral Lake with option for Electric Pass from Cathedral Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only.
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jul 13–14, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Lamphier Lake from Gold Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Learn about the CMC's Backpacking Section (BPX) and become
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Wed, Jul 17, 2024
New & Prospective Member Night
Join us in person to learn more about the Colorado Mountain Club and find your next great adventure!
Fri–Mon, Jul 19–22, 2024
BPX Trip – 4-Day: Colorado Trail Segments 4 & 5 from Rolling Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. Colorado Trail - Segments 4 & 5 from
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Sat, Jul 19–20, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: Native Lake from Native Lake TH
Backpacking Trip
One night backpack to Native Lake outside of Leadville in Mount Massive Wilderness.
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Mon–Wed, Jul 22–24, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 11 south from Mt. Elbert TH
Hiking & Backpacking Trip
A 4.2 mile backpack up the Colorado trail on day one to a dispersed camping
Difficulty: Easy
Prerequisites
Wed–Fri, Jul 24–26, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day Never Summer in RMNP from Colorado River TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. Explore the remote northwestern section of Rocky Mountain National
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Sat–Sun, Jul 27–28, 2024
BPX Trip – 2-Day: American Lakes from American Lakes TH
Backpacking Trip
Backpacking at American Lakes in State Forest State Park offer an unforgettable experience immersed in
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Mon–Wed, Aug 5– 7, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: McCurdy Park from Lost Park TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members. We'll be doing the loop in 3 days instead
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Aug 9–11, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 6 from the Kenosha Pass West TH
Backpacking Trip
The Colorado Trail - Segment 6 is a beautiful 31.5 mile hike with an elevation
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Fri–Sun, Aug 9–11, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Abyss Lake Trail from Burning Bear TH
Backpacking Trip
‘This trip is for BPX members only. Route will be extended to include a lollipop
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue–Wed, Aug 13–14, 2024
Backpack – 2-Day: Lake Constantine from Halfmoon TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. The trip is per the itinerary described in
Difficulty: Moderate
No Prerequisites
Fri–Sun, Aug 16–18, 2024
BPX Trip – 3-Day: Deep Lake and Heart Lake from Sheep Lake TH returning over Medicine Bow Peak
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX Members only. We'll spend three days in enjoying the spectacular
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
Fri–Mon, Aug 23–26, 2024
BPX Trip – 4-Day: Sugarite Canyon State Park Campground
Camping Trip
Sugarite Canyon State Park is a state park of New Mexico. It features a historic
Difficulty: Difficult
Prerequisites
Fri, Aug 30–Mon, Sep 2, 2024
BPX Trip – 4-Day: Parvin, Island, and Wall Lake from Trappers Outlet TH
Backpacking Trip
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with a moderately challenging 4 day backpacking trip in the
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites