July 2nd - 4th, 2022: Alpine Lake Private Basecamp Backpacking Trip
This two-night basecamp backpacking trip is perfect for those who are new to backpacking trips or who want a leisurely time in the Rocky Mountain National Park wilderness, while still being able to choose your own adventure. Our Alpine Lake private guided trip gives you the option of hiking to Lone Pine Lake (round trip 7 miles) or Lake Verna (round trip 10 miles) from basecamp. The basecamp campsite is located at 8,600 feet near Grand Lake, CO (approximately 2 hours from Denver).
Cost
$800 per person
Capacity: Up to 4 people
This trip requires 3 people for it to run. Discounts are available for the fourth person.
Itinerary
The day before your trip, your RMHC guide will meet with you to double-check you have everything you need to make your adventure as enjoyable as possible.
Day 1: We'll meet at the East Inlet Trailhead at 10am and begin our leisurely 2.3 hike to the East Inlet Campground, which is beautifully situated along a creek. We'll set up camp and spend the day enjoying the nearby wilderness.
Day 2: We'll enjoy a mountain breakfast and hot beverage and make our way to Lone Pine Lake. We'll be leaving all of our gear behind for this day hike so that we can fully enjoy everything the hike has to offer. The hike to Lone Pine Lake is approximately 3.3 miles from camp and sits at an elevation of 9,900 feet. We then have the option of hiking an additional 2 miles to Lake Verna, which sits at 10,200 feet, where we can enjoy lunch and soak our feet in the alpine water. After lunch, we'll make our way back to our campsite.
Day 3: After waking up and enjoying breakfast and coffee or tea, we'll break camp and make our way back to the trailhead.
What's Included
- Transportation to and from the trailhead
- 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Snacks for 3 days
- Expert Guide, Certified in Wilderness First Aid and CPR
- Detailed list of what to bring
- Rocky Mountain National Park Entry Permit and Wilderness Campsite permit
- 2-way GPS communication
- Communication between you and your guide from the moment the trip is booked to when you arrive in Colorado. We are available to answer any and all questions
Gear can be provided at an additional cost.
Book This Private Trip
To book this private two-night backpacking trip in Rocky Mountain National Park, please email us at the below and a member of our team will be in touch to schedule your trip reservation:
Cancellation Policy
Payment in full is required to register. Trip cost includes a 15% non-refundable administrative fee. Hikes can be canceled up to 2 weeks before the trip for a refund (minus the 15% fee). Within 2 weeks, a 50% refund will be offered. Within 48 hours, a refund will only be offered if Rocky Mountain Hiking Company cancels the trip due to severe weather.
We hike rain or shine!
If your guide does an exceptional job, please feel free to show your appreciation with a tip. Industry-standard gratuity for a guided backpacking trip is 15-20% of the trip price.
