Posts Tagged: backpacking

Colorado — 1 Comment
11
Aug 09

Conundrum Hot Springs, Aspen, Colorado

Recently returned from a trip to Conundrum Hot Springs. One of the best backpacking trips I have ever been on. I will be posting a full report on the main SelectHikes.com web site probably today or tomorrow. This place is truly amazing, but you have to work for it. Of course that’s part of the appeal, soaking in a natural hot spring pool at the end of a long day of hiking, knowing that most people couldn’t even complete the hike to this place.

I have added a full trip report and GPS track download to SelectHikes.com: Click for trip report

Colorado / Near Denver — No Comments
10
Jul 09

Backpacking to Sourdough Springs Camp

Just got back from backpacking to Sourdough Springs camp in White Ranch Open Space Park, near Golden. A perfect night for camping, and we were the only ones in the campground.

Sourdough Camp is really unusual in that it’s by far the most well developed backcountry campground I have ever seen. You backpack your way in (only 1.6 miles, but still), and there you have nice restrooms, pump well water, picnic tables, firepits, and even a free firewood collection!

The perfect campground for an easy overnighter away from the vehicle, and our evening was most excellent. You need a free overnight pass which is available at the trailhead. Just follow the instructions on the backpacking kiosk at the trailhead. The drop slot for the permit is a little tricky to find, just look behind the stack of permits and sure enough there is a slot back there.

I have GPS tracks for this trip on the main web site at:

http://www.selecthikes.com/easy-hikes/75-white-ranch-rawhide-loop