The Best Backpacking in Boulder
Looking for the best backpacking in Boulder? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Boulder. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Boulder
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Pinedale, Wyoming
Boulder Canyon and Highline Trail
22.22 mi / 3333 ft gainBoulder Canyon and Highline Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Cora, Wyoming.Read more -
Cora, Wyoming
Europe Canyon Trail
38.74 mi / 6214 ft gainEurope Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Cora, Wyoming
Susan Lake via Boulder Canyon Trail
19.62 mi / 2940 ft gainSusan Lake via Boulder Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Scab Lake Trail
17.07 mi / 2215 ft gainScab Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Half Moon Lake to Camp on Fall Creek
52.59 mi / 8015 ft gainHalf Moon Lake to Camp on Fall Creek is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Winter Camping at Fremont Lake Overlook
0.25 miIf this is your initiation into winter camping, make it a memorable one by overlooking the beautiful Fremont Lake.There are several spots no more than 200 yards out on the hills that overlook the lake, so take your pick, as I've never seen another soul camping here. The views are spectacular, and...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Miller Lake, Upper Sweeney Lake, and Photographers Point Loop
11.48 mi / 1388 ft gainMiller Lake, Upper Sweeney Lake, and Photographers Point Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Elklund Lake via Pole Creek Trail
10.89 mi / 1201 ft gainElklund Lake via Pole Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Cook and Seneca Lakes
30.71 mi / 4081 ft gainCook and Seneca Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Backpack and Fly Fish the Wind River Range
5.0Day 1: Hit the Elkhart trailhead. Get set up at Hobbs lake, do a little fishing, eat and turn in for the night.Day 2: Head out for Island Lake to set a base camp for the next few days. Keep an eye out for mountain storms and if you do catch as short one, be sure to take in the view. It's amazing!...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Backpack the Pole Creek Trail, Wind River Range
5.018 mi / 2687 ft gainBackpacking in the Wind River Range Requires a permit, so make sure you go through the process of getting that before you set out on this adventure. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail... Getting to the trailhead from the town of Pinedale, WY, you drive to the east side of town and turn left onto Frem...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Titcomb Lakes and Titcomb Basin via Pole Creek Trail, Seneca Lake Trail, and Indian Pass Trail
29.62 mi / 3363 ft gainTitcomb Lakes and Titcomb Basin via Pole Creek Trail, Seneca Lake Trail, and Indian Pass Trail  is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Fremont Peak via Pole Creek Trail Loop
36.58 mi / 7618 ft gainFremont Peak via Pole Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Pinedale, Wyoming.Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Seneca Lake Trail
5.018.4 mi / 2280 ft gainThe Wind River Range is one of the best backpacking + climbing wildernesses in the lower 48. Seneca Lake is right at the beginning of some of the most spectacular high alpine climbing and backpacking routes. From the Elkhart trailhead parking lot, take the Pole Creek Trail directly adjacent to ...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Photographers Point via Pole Creek Trail
4.59.26 mi / 1188 ft gainBegin at the main Elkhart Park parking area. Take the Pole Creek Trail directly adjacent to the restroom. You will follow this trail for approximately 4.5 miles through lodgepole pine forests and beautiful alpine parks. When you begin seeing large boulders and sheer rock walls, you are approac...Read more -
Pinedale, Wyoming
Climb Fremont Peak via Southeast Buttress
30 mi / 4350 ft gainThe typical approach to the SE Buttress is from Indian Basin, probably because it is easier, provided you plan on going to Indian Basin anyway. However, if you plan on visiting Titcomb or climbing Gannett peak via Bonney Pass, I suggest approaching from Lower (Southern) Titcomb Lake. I thought it...Read more