The Best Backpacking in Lyons

Coulson Gulch is a lightly used area of the Roosevelt National Forest which makes it perfect for a weekend getaway without the crowds. This is a great place to camp out under the stars!To get to Coulson Gulch From Lyons, head west on U.S. Highway 36 for about 9 miles. Turn southwest onto Larimer ...

Coulson Gulch Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Lyons, Colorado.

The Ceran St. Vrain trail north of Jamestown offers the hiker a nice respite from the summer sun as this path runs through dense pine forests. The trail follows the South St. Vrain Creek for most of the way and follows moderate grades throughout. There is no official end to the trail, only that i...

Sandbeach Lake is best known for (as you can probably guess) its wide sandy shore. At nearly 50 feet deep, it is one of Rocky Mountain National Parks deepest lakes. If you are looking to fish at the lake, make sure to bring barbless flies and lures. There are six official campsites (1.8 miles Hol...

South Saint Vrain Figure 8 Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.

Finch Lake via Allenspark Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Allenspark, Colorado.

Camp Dick to Beaver Reservoir via Cutoff Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.

Red Deer Lake via Red Deer Lake and Buchanan Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Lyons, Colorado.

Beaver Reservoir to Monarch Lake Via Sawtooth Mountain is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Ward, Colorado.

Storm Pass and Longs Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Estes Park, Colorado.

Pear lake is a beautiful alpine lake in the southern Wild Basin region of Rocky Mountain National Park. Once used as a reservoir, Pear Lake has been restored to its natural state and lies in scenic basin below some of the most isolated mountains in the park. The trail to Pear Lake passes through ...

This adventure began at the Longs Peak trailhead in southeastern Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. I followed the Longs Peak trail for 6 miles to the Boulderfield backcountry camping area. This is a fairly steep on-trail climb of 3,360 feet. After setting up camp at 12,760 feet, my partner...

Boulder Field is a high alpine backcountry site on Longs Peak, and is a popular camp for backpackers attempting to summit Longs Peak via the Keyhole route. At an impressive elevation of 12,760 feet, Boulder Field is a vast wasteland of rocks that sits 500 feet below the famous Keyhole feature, an...

The Keyhole and Longs Peak via Longs Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Allenspark, Colorado.

Begin at the Wild Basin Trailhead in southeastern Rocky Mountain National Park near the town of Allenspark. Plan to start before sunrise if attempting this trek as a day trip in order to avoid afternoon thunderstorms above the treeline. This trip can easily be made into a backpacking experience b...

Starting at the Wild Basin trailhead on the south side of Rocky Mountain National Park, hike through a wet forest towards upper and lower Copeland Falls, located 0.45 miles from the trailhead. From here, continue on the main trail along the North Fork of the Saint Vrain River to Calypso Cascades,...