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Rocky Mountain Backpacking Trips

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BACKPACKING TRIPS

Escape the Crowds and Explore the Majesty of the Rocky Mountains

Rocky Mountain National Park is the heart of the Colorado Rockies. Our Colorado backpacking trips in Rocky Mountain National Park take guests high up to alpine basins, mountain lakes, craggy peaks, glaciers, forests and wildflower-filled meadows. We offer a variety of trips that fit a range of fitness and experience levels. For novice hikers a hike to Thunder Lake, “Across the Divide,” or Continental Divide Loop are great options; more experienced and ambitious hikers might look to our Longs Peak Loop or Mummy Range Trek. Regardless of your choice, we’re ready to provide an unforgettable adventure! Choose from our spectacular backpacking trips in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Rocky Mountain Backpacking Trips

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5 Days
from $1775

Alpine Peaks, Lakes and Waterfalls Thru Hike

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Point to Point Hike, Diverse Mountain Scenery, Historical Sites …
5 Days
from $1910

Across the Divide

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Cross the Continental Divide, Tremendous Mountain Views, Glacial-carved Valleys …
Woman looking out at sunset over Thunder Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park
4 Days
from $1560

Thunder Lake

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Waterfalls & Mountain Lakes, Stunning Alpine Hiking, Camp near Thunder Lake …
4 Days
from $1675

Longs Peak Loop

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Famous CO Summit, Creeks & Waterfalls, Amazing Views …
3 Days
from $1315

Wild Basin Explorer

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Fantastic Family Trip, Lakeside Camp, Amazing Day Hiking …
4 Days
from $1550

Rocky Mountain High Alpine Adventure

Location: Colorado Hikes & Tours
Area: Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tours
Trip type: Guided Backpacking Trip
On a backpacking trip you'll camp in the backcountry and carry everything you need for the trip in a top-of-the-line, fitted backpack we provide. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the duration of the trip, the time of year, and your height and weight. All meals are prepared by your guide and we provide nearly all the gear. Backpacking is an exceptional way to enjoy the world's amazing national parks, wilderness areas and remote landscapes!
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Highlights: Off Trail Alpine Hiking, Point to Point Thru-hike, Alpine Lakes …

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Hikers pose on a boulder in a lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain Llama Treks

Enjoy the amazing backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park on a multi-day tour, hiking with just a light day pack! Llamas will carry our gear in and out so we can fully enjoy being in this truly stunning mountain country! These trips are all-inclusive opportunities to make the very most of your time at Rocky Mountain National Park, and to comfortably experience an adventurous excursion into the Rockies. Choose from multiple spectacular llama treks in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Cloudy days make for cooler hikes as three hikers head into the mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain Basecamp Tours

Our Rocky Mountain National Park Basecamp Tour is an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors and famous Colorado Rockies from the comfort of a scenic, private campground. We'll leave camp each day and embark on a series of day hikes that hit the highlights of Rocky Mountain National Park. On our Colorado camping tour we hike to waterfalls, high peaks, mountain lakes, lush valleys, excellent areas for wildlife like moose and elk, and more. Each evening we'll return to camp for showers, great outdoor meals, and campfires. Come join us for an extraordinary experience of the Rocky Mountains!

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A hiker relaxes at the summit near an alpine lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain Inn-based Tours

Our all-inclusive inn to inn hiking Colorado tours immerse guests in the ecology, human, and natural history of Rocky Mountain National Park. From our base in comfortable and historic lodging in Estes Park, Colorado, we’ll experience all of the diversity the Park has to offer: from pristine mountain lakes to high peaks and alpine glaciers, to the iconic Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep - our day hikes are chosen to highlight the most remarkable features of this National Park.

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Rocky Mountain Day Hikes

Make the most of your time in Colorado with a guided Rocky Mountain day hike tour! Choose from 9 unique, signature hikes, each an exceptional experience on its own. We provide backpacks, trekking poles, snacks, lunch and a professional guide. Learn about the amazing geology of this region - how once it was high alpine plains that have since been gouged by encroaching and receding glaciers. Learn about the wildlife and plants. And hear amazing stories about the people who have called this place home. Join us for an exceptional day in the mountains!

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Rocky Mountain Snowshoe Tours

Discover the Colorado Rockies in winter on a Rocky Mountain Snowshoe Adventure. We traverse beneath the high peaks near the Continental Divide, cross frozen mountain lakes, explore mountain meadows where Elk, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Lynx, and even the rare Wolverine may be seen. Absorb the magic of winter! We offer a 1-day Snowshoe Tour and a 4-day, inn-based snowshoe tour with historic accommodations in Estes Park. Whether you have 1 day or a week, snowshoeing Rocky Mountain National Park is something you'll never forget!

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