Get ready to escape to a world of alpine tundra, evergreen forest, lofty peaks, and abundant wildlife of the Cameron Pass! Situated in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains and the State Forest State Park, this area is a perfect starting point for novice backpackers. On this 5-day adventure, learn how to break into the daunting world of self-sustained hiking and camping while adventuring through the pristine landscapes found at +10,000’ elevations. You’ll hike surrounded by towering conifers, spot moose and wildflowers, stay in an off-grid yurt, and sleep under the stars by pristine lakes. Led by expert guides, this comprehensive, all-inclusive course will teach you all the necessary skills to embark on your own adventures—even to places with challenging conditions and terrain. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the quintessential rugged landscapes of Colorado, create unforgettable memories, and become an independent backpacker at Cameron Pass!
Learn the joy of camping in the wild with great company
Pristine nature with alpine tundra and lakes, wildlife, wildflowers, conifer forest, and more!
Become an independent backpacker by covering extensive learning outcomes in difficult terrain
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
For this Cameron Pass guided hiking and camping tour, you need to be in good physical shape, but you don’t need to have a lot of hiking experience and no camping or backpacking experience is required. You’ll walk between 6 and 8 miles (9.7-13 km) every day with little elevation change. Since the tour takes place at 10,000’ (3,050 m) elevations, weather can be unpredictable and stark oscillations between day and night temperatures are the norm. You should also keep in mind that on camping days you will carry loaded backpacks. Your guide will always be by your side, teach you all the necessary backpacking and camping skills, and determine whether certain routes are too strenuous for your group, change hiking objectives if necessary, and take numerous breaks.
Here’s the camping/backpacking equipment and items you need to bring:
For clothes, you need to bring:
It is important to bring all the clothes mentioned above due to temperature oscillations — you may start hiking wearing multiple layers and end up hiking in your T-shirt. You will get a chance to discuss the equipment and clothing with your guide in further detail prior to the adventure, and they will determine whether certain items can be skipped and provide you with recommendations.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking at Cameron Pass in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to the Seven Utes Yurt at Cameron Pass, where your adventure begins, most people fly into Denver International Airport, which is around 3 hours away from the meeting point. From here, we suggest you rent a car.
The yurt is located at the Seven Utes parking lot in the State Forest State Park, at mile marker 61 off State Highway 14. There is a gate in the southeast corner of the parking lot and the yurt is 100 meters past the gate. You will meet your guide and fellow hikers at 11am on day 1 at the yurt.
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Colorado, please refer to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
Secure your spot for 2025 with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!
For set dates, a 50% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
