Continental Divide Loop
5 days
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This is the quintessential on-trail circular route along the Continental Divide Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. The day up to the divide increases the challenge but rewards backpackers with amazing views and spectacular alpine scenery. We’ll have the opportunity to take a day hike and summit an 12,000’ mountain or hike off trail along the continental d...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Amazing views and spectacular alpine scenery
- Experience some of the most amazing views high in Rocky Mountain National Park
- Explore the peaks and valleys below the Continental Divide and take a 7-9 mile day hike
What's this trip about?
This is the quintessential on-trail circular route along the Continental Divide Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. The day up to the divide increases the challenge but rewards backpackers with amazing views and spectacular alpine scenery. We’ll have the opportunity to take a day hike and summit an 12,000’ mountain or hike off trail along the continental divide. The locations will afford the opportunity to see wildlife such as moose and elk, and optionally fish in some of the local lakes and streams while taking in wide-open, majestic views.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityGrand Lake
End CityGrand Lake
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- The services of a professional backpacking guide
- Rocky Mountain National Park permit and back-country Colorado camping permits
- Transportation between Boulder office or hotel and the wilderness trail heads
- Shuttle and extra shuttle staff for traverses
- All food during the backpacking trip
- A re-supply drop (if necessary) gear for water purification and cooking, bear canisters, tent, medical kit
- CB radio and contingency and emergency support.
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Itinerary
Day 1:
We meet in the early morning and drive 3-4 hours to Grand Lake on the Western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. This drive takes us on Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in the United States. We start at the trailhead at an elevation of 8,800-feet. T...
Day 2:
Starting in the subalpine zone, we hike up to the alpine zone on the Continental Divide. This day will afford us an opportunity to take a day hike up to the Continental Divide and experience some of the most amazing views high in Rocky Mountain National Park. There are t...
Day 3:
From the campsite, we follow a trail skirting Ptarmigan Pass and arriving at the top of Flattop Mountain, which sits 1 mile and 800 feet below the famed Hallett Peak. From here we descend and follow the trail to our campsite at the confluence of Ptarmigan Creek and North...
Day 4:
This day will afford us an opportunity to explore the peaks and valleys below the Continental Divide and take a 7-9 mile day hike (with small day packs) into a secluded and beautiful valley.
Day 5:
On day 5 we complete the loop by hiking approximately 8 miles (and 6.5 hours) back to the trailhead. We will skirt Grand Lake and get one last view of Green Mountain before making our way back to Boulder for the post-backpack celebration! Driving time 3-4 hours.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $1,315
Price per day$263
Last Updated: 7/13/2023
We guarantee departure, but there are different prices for less than 4. $1,315 per person for 4 or more people, $1,535 per person for 3 people and $1,755 per person for 2 people. Contact CWRAG office for prices for solo travelers. Additional trip options: fly fishing ($100 per person) plus fishing license ($9 - $27 pp)
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Meals while in the front country (breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on the last day), laundry, alcoholic beverages
- Hotel overnight before your trip and at trip’s conclusion
- Personal equipment (sleeping bag, pad, backpack – these items are available to rent), and gratuities for your guide(s) – while this is at your discretion
- The recommended amount is 20%. If you want to add fly-fishing, cost is $100 extra per person (rod, reel, and flies for the trip and backpacking – angling guide). We also can add horse for horse drops for certain trips.
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Age Requirements
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