Upcoming Backpacking Events and Trips
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
Fri–Sun, Sep 5– 7, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Colorado Trail - Segment 11 South from Mt. Elbert TH
Backpacking Trip
This trip is for BPX members only. Trip itinerary as described in Route and Place
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Wed–Fri, Sep 10–12, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Eccles Pass from Meadow Creek TH
Backpacking Trip
A fall trip to explore the southern end of the Gore Range, with an option
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Tue–Thu, Sep 16–18, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Abyss and Helms Lakes from Bierstadt TH to Burning Bear TH
Backpacking Trip
This moderate, 17 mile point-to-point shuttle hike begins at Bierstadt, stops at Helms Lake and
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites
Wed–Fri, Oct 1– 3, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 3-Day: Bison and McCurdy Peaks from Lost Park TH
Backpacking Trip
This 3-day backpacking trip begins at the Lost Park Trailhead, with a hike on Day
Difficulty: Challenging
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required
Sun–Thu, Oct 5– 9, 2025
BPX Trip – BPX 5-Day: Escalante Petrified Forest State Park Campground
Camping Trip
This 5 day/4 night camping trip is for BPX Members only. We will be spoilt
Difficulty: Moderate
Prerequisites, Leader's Permission Required