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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. 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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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. 2 nights

    Tonahutu Creek–North Inlet Loop

    A fixed two-night loop using the adjacent Tonahutu and North Inlet trailheads over the Continental Divide.

    Tonahutu and North Inlet trailheads via Tonahutu Creek and the Continental Divide

    Tonahutu Trailhead → North Inlet Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Granite Falls Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Granite Falls [Waste Bag] (Snow-free average: June 18)
    2. N2 Night 2 — North Inlet Junction Advance reservation · Permitted locations: North Inlet Junction (Snow-free average: June 11)
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov and National Park Service · Verified

  2. 2 nights

    Wild Basin: Thunder Lake, Lion Lakes, and Upper Ouzel

    A fixed two-night lollipop from and back to Wild Basin Trailhead: camp at Thunder Lake and Upper Ouzel Creek, with Lion Lake No. 1 as a middle-route visit rather than an overnight permit site.

    Wild Basin Trailhead to Wild Basin Trailhead via Thunder Lake, Lion Lake No. 1, and Upper Ouzel Creek

    Wild Basin Trailhead → Wild Basin Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Thunder Lake Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Thunder Lake (Snow-free average: July 5)
    2. N2 Night 2 — Upper Ouzel Creek Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Upper Ouzel Creek (Snow-free average: July 6)
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    Sources & verification

    Recreation.gov, National Park Service, and Colorado Trail Explorer · Verified

  3. 2 nights

    Glacier Gorge Basecamp & The Loch

    A fixed two-night out-and-back from Glacier Gorge Trailhead, based at Glacier Gorge campsite with a middle-day visit to The Loch on maintained shared trails.

    Glacier Gorge Trailhead to Glacier Gorge Trailhead via Glacier Gorge campsite and The Loch

    Glacier Gorge Trailhead → Glacier Gorge Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Glacier Gorge Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Glacier Gorge [Waste Bag] (Snow-free average: June 19)
    2. N2 Night 2 — Glacier Gorge Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Glacier Gorge [Waste Bag] (Snow-free average: June 19)
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    Recreation.gov, National Park Service, and Colorado Trail Explorer · Verified

  4. 2 nights

    Lawn Lake / Mummy Range

    A fixed two-night out-and-back from Lawn Lake Trailhead, camping first at Lawn Lake and then at Cutbank on the return.

    Lawn Lake Trailhead to Lawn Lake Trailhead via Lawn Lake and Cutbank

    Lawn Lake Trailhead → Lawn Lake Trailhead

    1. N1 Night 1 — Lawn Lake Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Lawn Lake (Snow-free average: June 26)
    2. N2 Night 2 — Cutbank Advance reservation · Permitted locations: Cutbank (Snow-free average: May 21)
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    Recreation.gov, National Park Service, and Colorado Trail Explorer · Verified