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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. 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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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  2. 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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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  3. 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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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  4. 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

Spruce forest · Colorado

Indian Peaks Wilderness

Continental Divide passes, alpine lakes, and designated backcountry zones in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.

Indian Peaks Wilderness permits

Permit
Recreation.gov 4675318
Largest supported party
Up to 4 people, depending on the trip
Rules verified

  1. 1 night

    High Lonesome Loop

    A fixed one-night loop from Hessie via King Lake, the High Lonesome Trail, and Devils Thumb.

    Clockwise via King Lake and the High Lonesome Trail

    Hessie Trailhead → Hessie Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Devils Thumb Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Devils Thumb
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  2. 1 night

    Caribou Pass to Arapaho Pass Traverse

    A fixed one-night point-to-point trip from Junco Lake to Monarch Lake with a designated Caribou Lake camp.

    Junco Lake to Monarch Lake via Caribou Pass and Arapaho Pass

    Junco Lake Trailhead → Monarch Lake Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Caribou Lake Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Caribou Lake
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and USDA Forest Service · Verified

  3. 1 night

    Crater Lake Out-and-Back

    A fixed one-night out-and-back from Monarch Lake Trailhead to the designated campsites at Crater Lake.

    Monarch Lake Trailhead to Crater Lake and back via Cascade Creek Trail

    Monarch Lake Trailhead → Monarch Lake Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Crater Lake Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Crater Lake
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service, and Colorado Trail Explorer · Verified

Alpine spruce · Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park

Continental Divide crossings, high tundra, and designated wilderness campsites in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park backpacking permits

Permit
Recreation.gov 4675320
Largest supported party
Up to 7 people, depending on the trip
Rules verified

  1. 1 night

    Longs Peak via the Keyhole

    A fixed one-night out-and-back from Longs Peak Trailhead to the summit by the Keyhole Route, with a reserved Boulderfield campsite.

    Longs Peak Trailhead to Longs Peak Trailhead via Boulder Field, the Keyhole Route, and Longs Peak summit

    Longs Peak Trailhead → Longs Peak Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Boulderfield Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Boulderfield
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and National Park Service · Verified