Planning Your Backpacking Trip

In the state of Colorado you have many trails to choose from.

Things you want to consider:

  • Choosing your Wilderness Area
  • Buying a Topo Map (Yes, I am old school I use a map and compass and don’t rely on GPS alone)
  • Water Sources
  • Weather Patterns
  • Areas to Camp – Is their flat dry areas
  • Elevation Gain and Loss
  • Type of trail (there and back, Loop..)
  • Pet Friendly (if you are bringing a dog), not all trails allow pets