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Backpacking trips with exact permit nights.

Browse sixteen reviewed trips across three Colorado destinations. Every guide names the direction, overnight order, permit areas or designated campsites, current authorities, and the exact itinerary Wild Chime can watch.

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Compare clockwise and counterclockwise Four Pass Loop permits · See the verified Colorado 2027 release guide

Maroon mudstone · Colorado

Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness

High alpine passes, lakes, and designated overnight permit zones in the Elk Mountains.

Maroon Bells–Snowmass Wilderness permits

Permit
Recreation.gov 4675333
Largest supported party
Up to 10 people, depending on the trip
Rules verified

  1. 3 nights

    Four Pass Loop Clockwise

    A fixed three-night circuit over West Maroon, Frigid Air, Trail Rider, and Buckskin passes.

    Clockwise from Maroon Lake via West Maroon Pass

    Maroon Lake Trailhead → Maroon Lake Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Maroon Zone Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Maroon Zone Small Group Dispersed; Maroon Zone Large Group
    2. N2 Night 2 — North Fork Zone Advance reservation · Permitted locations: North Fork Zone Small Group Dispersed; North Fork Zone Large Group
    3. N3 Night 3 — Snowmass side Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Snowmass Lake Zone Small Group Dispersed; Snowmass Lake Zone Large Group; Upper Snowmass Zone Small Group Dispersed
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  2. 3 nights

    Four Pass Loop Counterclockwise

    The same fixed three-night circuit in reverse, beginning toward Buckskin Pass.

    Counterclockwise from Maroon Lake via Buckskin Pass

    Maroon Lake Trailhead → Maroon Lake Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Snowmass side Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Snowmass Lake Zone Small Group Dispersed; Snowmass Lake Zone Large Group; Upper Snowmass Zone Small Group Dispersed
    2. N2 Night 2 — North Fork Zone Advance reservation · Permitted locations: North Fork Zone Small Group Dispersed; North Fork Zone Large Group
    3. N3 Night 3 — Maroon Zone Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Maroon Zone Small Group Dispersed; Maroon Zone Large Group
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  3. 1 night

    West Maroon Pass to Schofield Park

    A fixed one-night point-to-point trip from Maroon Lake to Schofield Park over West Maroon Pass; Crested Butte is beyond the walking exit.

    Maroon Lake to Schofield Park via West Maroon Pass

    Maroon Lake Trailhead → Schofield Park Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Maroon Zone Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Maroon Zone Small Group Dispersed; Maroon Zone Large Group
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    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  4. 2 nights

    Three Pass Loop

    A fixed two-night circuit over East Snowmass, Willow, and Buckskin passes, with trailhead self-registration for Willow Lake and an advance Snowmass Lake reservation.

    Clockwise from East Snowmass Creek Trailhead via East Snowmass, Willow, and Buckskin passes

    East Snowmass Creek Trailhead → Snowmass Creek Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Willow Lake Trailhead self-registration
    2. N2 Night 2 — Snowmass Lake Zone Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Snowmass Lake Zone Small Group Dispersed; Snowmass Lake Zone Large Group
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  5. 1 night

    Conundrum Hot Springs Out-and-Back

    A fixed one-night out-and-back from Conundrum Creek Trailhead using every designated site that can accommodate the saved party.

    Out-and-back via Conundrum Creek

    Conundrum Creek Trailhead → Conundrum Creek Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Conundrum Hot Springs designated site Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Conundrum Hot Springs
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    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  6. 1 night

    Capitol Lake Out-and-Back

    A fixed one-night out-and-back from Capitol Creek Trailhead using every Capitol Lake designated site for an individual party of up to four.

    Out-and-back via Capitol Creek Trail #1961

    Capitol Creek Trailhead → Capitol Creek Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Capitol Lake designated site Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Capitol Lake
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    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  7. 1 night

    Snowmass Lake Out-and-Back

    A fixed one-night out-and-back from Snowmass Creek Trailhead to the Snowmass Lake dispersed permit zone for an individual party of up to four.

    Out-and-back via Maroon-Snowmass Trail #1975

    Snowmass Creek Trailhead → Snowmass Creek Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Snowmass Lake Zone Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Snowmass Lake Zone Small Group Dispersed
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified