Please read the document to learn more about our backcountry hikes.
About Backcountry Hikes.pdf
Full Day 7:30 am - 4:00 pm7.5 miles roundtrip/2,200 ft. elevation gainNear HomestakeMulhall lakes isn't a popular hike, but that's fine with us!
Only for residents of Eagle County ages 20-35
Full Day 7:30 am - 4:00 pm10.5 miles roundtrip/2,500 ft. elevation gainNear Camp HaleA steady, but not too steep, climb up the Colorado Trail brings us to big views of the 10 Mile / Mosquito Range.
Full Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm7 miles roundtrip/1,100 ft. elevation gainNear Minturn
Full Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm8 miles roundtrip/2,000 ft. elevation gainNear Vail
Full Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm11.5 miles roundtrip/2,000 ft. elevation gainNear EdwardsA beautiful loop that travels through an aspen forest and open meadows. It will likely offer some good fall colors!
Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm5-8 miles roundtrip/1,000-2,000 ft. elevation gainWe'll be keeping an eye out on the aspen trees and choose a great hike with yellow leaves!
Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm5-8 miles roundtrip/ 1,000 - 2,000 ft. elevation gainWe'll be keeping an eye out on the aspen trees and choose a great hike with yellow leaves!
Full Day 8:30 am - 4:00 pm5-8 miles roundtrip/1,000 - 2,000 ft. elevation gainThere is no guarantee of yellow leaves this late in the year, but we'll try!
PLEASE NOTE: Start and end times are approximate. Approximate start and end times will fluctuate based on weather, hiking pace of the group, etc. Your guide will send you an email the day before with exact start and estimated end time informed by weather, drive time, etc.
Start time: Time you need to be at Walking Mountains Avon Campus to take transportation to the trailhead. Start times may be subject to change.
End time: Indicates time you should be back to your car at Walking Mountains.
Thank you! We look forward to being on the trail with you!
