Itinerary
- Day 1
Denver to Trappers Lake
You'll meet your guide and group at Union Station in Denver at 10:00 AM, then head across the Rocky Mountains by shuttle. There's a picnic lunch stop along the Colorado River during the drive. By late afternoon you'll reach a mountain lake at 9,600 feet where you'll set up camp at an established campground. Your guide hands out camping gear and food, and after dinner there's time by the campfire as the sun sets and stars come out, weather permitting.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic lunch along the Colorado River), Dinner (Dinner at camp)
Included Activities
- Shuttle from Union Station in Denver to Trappers Lake trailhead
- Picnic lunch along the Colorado River
- Camp setup at established campground (9,600 feet)
- Equipment and food distribution
Landmarks/POIs Union Station Colorado River Trappers Lake - Day 2
Trappers Lake
After breakfast you'll hike 7 miles from Trappers Outlet Trailhead heading south along the lakeshore. The first mile passes through forest that's recovering from a 2002 fire, where wildflowers and young pines are growing back. From there the trail leaves the lake and climbs gradually to 11,300 feet onto the Flat Tops plateau. You'll find a campsite for the night and settle in after dinner. The night sky here is some of the clearest you'll see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking from Trappers Outlet Trailhead south along lakeshore
- Hike to plateau elevation of 11,300 feet
- Camp setup at new location
Landmarks/POIs Trappers Outlet Trailhead Flat Tops - Day 3
Island Lakes Region
You'll wake early and spend the full day exploring from your camp location. Taking day packs, you'll hike into the secluded Island Lakes Region to see a cirque of cliffs. There's time for fishing or just relaxing by the water. Then you return to camp for dinner and the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike through Island Lakes Region
- Exploration of secluded cirque with cliff views
Optional Activities
- Fishing at Island Lakes
Landmarks/POIs Island Lakes Region - Day 4
Wall Lake and Trappers Peak
After packing up camp, you'll hike 5 miles northwest on the Wall Lake Trail through rolling meadows with good mountain views. You'll reach Wall Lake and then grab day packs for the push to Trappers Peak at 12,002 feet. From the summit you can see the terrain you've covered over the previous days. After heading back to camp, there's time to watch the sunset before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike northwest along Wall Lake Trail
- Summit hike up Trappers Peak (12,002 ft.)
- Camp relocation
Landmarks/POIs Wall Lake Trappers Peak - Day 5
Wall Lake to Denver
This morning you'll have your last campsite breakfast and break camp. The hike out is 5 miles north along the trail, passing through forest, meadows, and creeks where you might spot wildlife. You'll descend from the plateau and reach Trappers Lake Trailhead by lunchtime. After sorting through your gear and taking in the last of the wilderness, you'll shuttle back to Denver, arriving before 7:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Final camp breakfast
- Hike north from Wall Lake to Trappers Lake Trailhead
- Shuttle from Trappers Lake Trailhead to Denver
- Lunch at trailhead
Landmarks/POIs Trappers Lake Trailhead Union Station
