Rocky Mountains Backpacking – East Inlet

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Spend four days backpacking amongst stunning views and true tranquility in the Rocky Mountains. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Native Americans on a challenging route that begins on the shores of Grand Lake and takes us all the way into a glacially carved valley dotted with many more crystal blue lakes. Along the way, we move past waterfalls, through me...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Backpack into one of the most beautiful valleys in Rocky Mountain National Park
    • Visit up to five alpine lakes and the Continental Divide
    • Learn about local flora, fauna, and geology
    • Learn backpacking tips and techniques from expert guides

What's this trip about?

    Spend four days backpacking amongst stunning views and true tranquility in the Rocky Mountains. Follow in the footsteps of ancient Native Americans on a challenging route that begins on the shores of Grand Lake and takes us all the way into a glacially carved valley dotted with many more crystal blue lakes. Along the way, we move past waterfalls, through meadows, along rushing creeks and over giant granite 'steps'. We keep our eyes peeled for moose, elk and fox, letting the soothing songbirds be the soundtrack to our journey.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 10 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDenver
End CityDenver

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Hiking & Walking
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 10

Trip includes

    • Professional instruction and guiding
    • All meals as noted in the daily itinerarySnacks
    • Group cooking gear
    • Group first aid kit
    • Water filter
    • Transportation from store to trailheads
    • Campsite and permit fees

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Itinerary

Day 1: Meet at Denver REI for orientation before heading to the national park.

Our trip begins today at 1pm at REI's Denver store. Here we meet our guides and fellow travelers, have a chance to go over the gear list and pick up any last minute items. Be sure to bring your pack and gear, as we will depart in our van from here. Following a scenic ...

Day 2: Backpack up a valley to a mountainside bench where our campsite awaits.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner

Backpacking: 5 miles; elevation gain: 1,400'.

We depart our camp after breakfast for a short drive to our starting point on the shores of Grand Lake on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Beginning at an el...

Day 3: Day hike to a series of alpine lakes and possibly the Continental Divide.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Diner

Hiking: 4 to 10 miles with multiple options, elevation gain: 1,000 to 2,200'.

Today, with only the weight of our daypacks, we have several options for all levels. Just a short distance up the trail is Lone Pine Lake, the...

Day 4: Backpack down to Grand Lake and drive along the Trail Ridge Road.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Backpacking: 5 miles; elevation loss: 1,400'.

Wake up to the soft murmur of the mountain stream and the serenade of songbirds. Take a last stroll to nearby Lone Pine Lake before enjoying a hot breakfast and coffee. After we bre...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $999
Price per day$250
Last Updated: 10/9/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Transportation from your hometown to group meeting point
    • Insurance of any kind
    • Energy drinks
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Soft drinks
    • Guide gratuities and items of a personal nature

Accommodation

  • Group Camp 1 night
  • Backcountry Camping, 2 nights
Cancellation policy

Full payment is due at sign up, fully refundable up to 30 days prior to departure.

If you decide to cancel your trip, the following fees apply and are due when we receive notice of your cancellation: 30+ days prior to departure = $0 15 to 29 days prior to departure = 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

If you instead transfer to another trip, the following fees are due at the time of the request: 15+ days prior to departure = $0 0 to 14 days prior to departure = 100% of the trip cost is non-refundable

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Meals Included

3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches and 2 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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