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alpine starter trip

Rocky Mountain high lakes

Alpine lakes above treeline, elk in the meadows, big stargazing. Three nights.

CO 3 nights tent solo or couple summit views, stargazing, solitude

Pick your dates

These dates are open right now: Tue to Fri, 3 nights at Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground. All 3 nights bookable. Change them if you like.

We'll match this trip's vibe against live campsite, trail, fire and weather data and return a real itinerary you can save.

What the trip looks like

Day 1, east-side base

Roll in to Moraine Park or Aspenglen, watch elk in the meadow at dusk.

Camp
Moraine Park or Aspenglen.
Trails
  • Bear Lake (0.8 mi loop)
  • Sprague Lake (0.8 mi)
Activities
camp setup, elk meadow walk, stargaze

Day 2, big alpine hike

Sky Pond or Emerald Lake, alpine start, back to camp by mid-afternoon.

Camp
Same site.
Trails
  • Sky Pond (9 mi RT)
  • Emerald Lake (3.5 mi RT)
Activities
alpine start, lake summit, creek-side recovery

Day 3, Trail Ridge Road

Drive Trail Ridge Road over the Continental Divide on the way home.

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Pack out morning.
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Activities
scenic drive over 12,000 ft, wildlife scan, drive home

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