We designed our guided backpacking service for groups of 2 or more who want to explore the wilderness with the knowledge and expertise of a private guide. Our guides are trained in wilderness education and safety and provide a more in depth understanding of the geography, history, wildlife and vegetation of the local area. We will plan an itinerary that meets your group's goals and objectives. We have a multitude of different hikes and locations in the park from which to choose. Whether your focus is on wildlife viewing, majestic vistas, or geology, we can design a trip that meets your needs. We will also plan based upon your group's time requirements, physical fitness level, and desired level of exertion or challenge.
Our guided backpacking trips allow for increased education and dialogue about the area. It also provides an additional level of travel safety and knowledge in prevention of injury and altitude sickness. Our guides reduce the many risks that can be associated with mountain travel, such as misinterpreting terrain and weather and/or losing one's bearings. Colorado is known for weather that changes quickly and dramatically. Being lost in a thunderstorm or summer snowstorm can pose a real danger and certainly isn't much fun.
Participants will require no technical gear or equipment. Our main goal is for you to have a safe trip and the best experience possible. Through Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides guided backpacking Colorado program, your group receives roundtrip transportation to and from Boulder, Denver co, or Estes Park Colorado and an expert local guide who remains with you from the beginning of your day to the end. All trips are all-inclusive. We can also arrange food, gear, or other amenities as requested. We are a one-stop shop!
Rocky Mountain National Park:
Continental Divide Trail Traverse
Continental Divide Trail Traverse
Activity Level
Seasons
Summer, Early Fall
Departure
Boulder, Denver, Estes Park
Description: Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service. The park is a great representation of the glacial age that carved the landscape between 1.5 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago when the first inhabitants, the Ute, arrived in this magical area. This backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip traverses the continental divide one-way East to West or West to East on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the heart of the wilderness. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Trip Dates: 7/2-7/4 (Friday – Sunday); 7/4-7/6; (Sunday – Tuesday); 7/30-7/31 (Friday – Sunday); 8/13-8/141 (Friday – Sunday); 8/20-8/22 (Friday – Sunday); You can chose Friday or Saturday or Saturday or Sunday.
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Trip Dates: 7/2-7/4 (Friday – Sunday); 7/4-7/6; (Sunday – Tuesday); 7/30-7/31 (Friday – Sunday); 8/13-8/141 (Friday – Sunday); 8/20-8/22 (Friday – Sunday); You can chose Friday or Saturday or Saturday or Sunday.
Price:
$445 includes transportation fee (from Estes Park $50 discount; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 2-person minimum. Please contact us for 1-person private trip cost.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
Continental Divide Trail Traverse
Continental Divide Trail Traverse
Activity Level
Dates
July & August Dates
Departure
Boulder, Denver, Estes Park
Description: Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service. The park is a great representation of the glacial age that carved the landscape between 1.5 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago when the first inhabitants, the Ute, arrived in this magical area. This backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip traverses the continental divide one-way East to West or West to East on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the heart of the wilderness. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Trip Dates: Northern Route 2010:
7/2-7/4 (Friday – Sunday); 7/4-7/6; (Sunday – Tuesday)
Southern Route 2010:
7/30-7/31 (Friday – Sunday); 8/13-8/141 (Friday – Sunday); 8/20-8/22 (Friday – Sunday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Trip Dates: Northern Route 2010:
7/2-7/4 (Friday – Sunday); 7/4-7/6; (Sunday – Tuesday)
Southern Route 2010:
7/30-7/31 (Friday – Sunday); 8/13-8/141 (Friday – Sunday); 8/20-8/22 (Friday – Sunday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Price
$595 includes transportation fee (from Estes Park $50 discount; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 2-person minimum. 1-person cost, please contact us.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
Secluded Southern Traverse
Secluded Southern Traverse
Activity Level
Seasons
Summer, Early Fall
Departure
Boulder, Denver, Estes Park
Description: Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service. The park is a great representation of the glacial age that carved the landscape between 1.5 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago when the first inhabitants, the Ute, arrived in this magical area. This backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip traverses the continental divide one-way West to East over the little traveled Boulder Grand Pass thorugh one of the least vistied parts of the park. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Trip Dates: Traverse 2010:
7/23-7/24 (Friday – Sunday); 8/27-8/29 (Friday – Sunday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Trip Dates: Traverse 2010:
7/23-7/24 (Friday – Sunday); 8/27-8/29 (Friday – Sunday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Price
$595 includes transportation fee (from Estes Park and Boulder; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 2-person minimum. Please contact us for 1-person private trip cost.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
Wild Side with Mt Alice Peak Ascent (13,310 ft)
Wild Side with Mt Alice Peak Ascent (13,310 ft)
Activity Level
Seasons
Summer, Early Fall
Departure
Boulder, Denver, Estes Park
Description: Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service. The park is a great representation of the glacial age that carved the landscape between 1.5 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago when the first inhabitants, the Ute, arrived in this magical area. This backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip starts in the southern side of the park and hikes to a spectacular sub-alpine lake campsite below the Continental Divide for two nights. The second day affords us the opportunity to summit one of the obsure and hidden peaks (Mt. Alice from Boulder Grand Pass) of this little visted area. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Trip Dates: 2 night and peak ascent of Mt. Alice 2010:
7/9-7/11 (Friday – Sunday); 8/20-8/22 (Friday – Sunday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Trip Dates: 2 night and peak ascent of Mt. Alice 2010:
7/9-7/11 (Friday – Sunday); 8/20-8/22 (Friday – Sunday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the first or final day of the trip.
Price
$595 includes transportation fee (from Estes Park and/ or Boulder; from Denver $50 additonal fee); Cost based on 2-person minimum. Please contact us, for 1-person trip costs.
Rocky Mountain National Park:
The Continental Divide Trail (6 day / 5 night)
The Continental Divide Trail (6 day / 5 night)
Activity Level
Seasons
Summer, Early Fall
Departure
Boulder, Denver, Estes Park
Description: Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the crown jewels of the National Park Service. The park is a great representation of the glacial age that carved the landscape between 1.5 million years ago to about 10,000 years ago when the first inhabitants, the Ute, arrived in this magical area. This backpacking trip is a great way to see, experience, and get in touch with the variety, scenery, and wildlife of Americas 10th National Park. The trip traverses the continental divide and then does a loop on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail through the heart of the wilderness. The vistas are grand, the opportunity to see larger mammals (moose and elk) likely, and biodiversity unique to this part of the continent and world. Our goal is to experience the best of the Rocky Mountains, learn new skills, and have a safe and stimulating experience that lasts a lifetime.
Trip Dates: 2010: 7/12-7/17 (Monday – Saturday); 8/16-8/21 (Monday – Saturday); 9/6-9/11 (Monday – Saturday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the final day of the trip.
Trip Dates: 2010: 7/12-7/17 (Monday – Saturday); 8/16-8/21 (Monday – Saturday); 9/6-9/11 (Monday – Saturday).
Itinerary: Moderate to challenging hiking due to altitude, elevation gain the first and last day, and multi-day nature of the trip with weigh on your back. Elevations will be between 8500’ and 12,300’. All hiking will be on trails with daily mileage between 6-8 miles and as much as 2500’ gain and loss depending upon exact campsites. There will some optional hikes from campsites up side valleys and a potential to summit Hallet Peak on the final day of the trip.
Price
$1095 per person
The Hidden Side Of Rocky Mountain National Park
Activity Level
Seasons
Summer, Early Fall
Departure
Boulder, Denver, Estes Park
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© 2010 Colordao Wilderness Rides and Guides™
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is an equal opportunity service provider.
Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides is a permittee of Roosevelt National Forest.
Additional Permits and Authority