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Denver Region Backpacking Trips Index

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Backpacking Trips Map

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Backpacking Trips List

Trip Name / Link to Description 1-Way (mi) Rise (ft) Difficulty
Beartrack Lakes. Full route description: ORIC Trip Map/Description Sheet (A). Route uses the following two trails: Beaver Meadows Trail #44 (USFS webpage); Beartrack Lakes Trail #43 (USFS webpage). 11.11 loop +2,393 Moderate
Ben Tyler Trail #606. Nice, close-in, overnight backpacking location.This trail climbs, but the lower section should be accessible by Memorial Day weekend. USFS webpage. USFS map. ORIC Trail Map/Description Sheet (4). 5.89 +3,387 Moderate to Strenuous
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area trail system. This is a good place to get in some spring hiking, biking and camping. Call the USFS South Platte Ranger District for trail updates. USFS brochure.      
Colorado Trail to Craig Meadows. ORIC Trip Map/Description Sheet (G). 4.04 +969 Easy to Moderate
Craig Meadows. Full route description: ORIC Trip Map/Description Sheet (K). Route uses the following two trails: Brookside-McCurdy Trail #607 (USFS webpage); Payne Creek Trail #637 (USFS webpage). 7.18 +2,118 Moderate to Strenuous
Golden Gate Canyon State Park trail system. Four backcountry shelters and 20 backcountry tent sites. Backcountry permits are required and can be obtained at the visitor center. SP webpage. SP backcountry camping brochure.      
Goose Creek Loop. Full route description: ORIC Trip Map/Description Sheet (Q). Route uses the following four trails: Hankins Pass Trail #630; Goose Creek Trail #612 (USFS webpage); McCurdy Park Trail #628; Lake Park Trail #639. 19.54 +1,526 Moderate to Strenuous
Harmonica Arch. It's a few miles from the Goose Creek trailhead above. ORIC Trail Map/Description Sheet (37). 2.4 +1,061 Easy
White Ranch Park trail system. (Jefferson County Open Space.) 4,391 acres and 18.5 miles of trails. Sawmill Hikers Campground: backcountry campsites, picnic tables and restrooms. Call 303-271-5925 to obtain a free use camping permit. JCOS park webpage.      
Wigwam Trail #609 to Wigwam Park. Good hiking and backpacking trail usually accessible by Memorial Day weekend and quite possibly sooner. The trail parallels Wigwam Creek on its way to Wigwam Park and a series of beaver ponds. USFS trailhead webpage. ORIC Trail Map/Description Sheet (35). 3.2 +1,489 Moderate

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