August 5th - 7th: Intro To Night Hiking, Basecamp Backpacking Trip
You know that feeling when you're hiking and the sun is setting, but you can't even enjoy it because you're frantically trying to get back to your car or campsite before it gets dark?
This two-night basecamp backpacking group trip is perfect for those who want to get more comfortable hiking at night and being on trail when it's dark outside, as well as spend some time in Rocky Mountain National Park wilderness. Our Intro To Night Hiking group basecamp backpacking trip allows us to hike to Lake Verna and Spirit Lake (round trip 6 miles from our basecamp). The basecamp campsite is located at 9,500 feet near Grand Lake, CO (approximately 2 hours from Denver).
Cost
$400 per person
Capacity: Up to 6 people
This trip requires 4 people for it to run.
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 in Rocky Mountain National Park at 4pm and begin our 5-mile evening hike to the Gray Jay Group campground. This hike intentionally begins later in the day so that we can practice hiking into the evening without rushing to beat the light. We'll set up camp and enjoy dinner and dessert!
Day 2: The morning will start off with 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., without carrying extra weight. The hike to Lake Verna is 2 miles from camp and sits at an elevation of 10,300 feet, we'll then hike to Spirit Lake (also at 10,300 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 (making for 6 miles round trip). When the sun is setting, we'll grab our dessert and go on our short hike towards Lake Verna to continue experiencing the trail at night.
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
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
- Coffee and tea
- 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.
If you need transportation, we can connect you with shuttle services in the Denver area.
Book This Group Trip
To book this 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.
While we don't expect it, trip details can sometimes change.
