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SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hike\, Mt. Thomas
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the best experience\, hike locations may shift based on weather and trail conditions. Final details will be shared with registered participants via email 24–48 hours in advance. \nMt. Thomas is a unique hike that travels through part of the 2021 Sylvan Lake fire scar. The burned trees are juxtaposed with red rocks\, fresh green regrowth\, and panoramic views of several iconic mountain ranges. \nDetails:\n• Full Day 7:30 am – 4:00 pm\n• 6.5 miles roundtrip/1\,750 ft. elevation gain\n• Near Sylvan Lake State Park
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hike-mt-thomas/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T155354Z
CREATED:20260506T183943Z
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SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hike\, Uneva Meadow (Corral Creek)
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the best experience\, hike locations may shift based on weather and trail conditions. Final details will be shared with registered participants via email 24–48 hours in advance. \nThe Corral Creek trails travel from Vail Pass to the large meadow underneath Uneva Peak. There are great opportunities to enjoy looking at wildflowers and big views of several mountain ranges. \nDetails:\n• Full Day 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\n• 6 miles roundtrip/1\,500 ft. elevation gain\n• Near Vail Pass
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hike-uneva/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T155509Z
CREATED:20260506T184918Z
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UID:10091178-1786084200-1786118400@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hike\, Fancy Missouri
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the best experience\, hike locations may shift based on weather and trail conditions. Final details will be shared with registered participants via email 24–48 hours in advance. \nIt’s one of the most classic loop hikes in the area. We will hike Fancy Lake to Fancy Pass (12\,400′)\, then to Missouri Pass (12\,000′) and the Missouri Lakes before hiking back to the trailhead. Be prepared for a long day. \nDetails:\n• Full Day 6:30 am – 4:00 pm\n• 9 miles roundtrip/2\,750 ft. elevation gain\n• Near Red Cliff
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hike-fancy-missouri/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T155608Z
CREATED:20260506T185827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T155608Z
UID:10091179-1786692600-1786723200@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hike\, Ptarmigan Hill
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the best experience\, hike locations may shift based on weather and trail conditions. Final details will be shared with registered participants via email 24–48 hours in advance. \nThe Wilder Gulch trail begins at Vail Pass and climbs up to Ptarmigan Pass\, where we will enjoy big views of mountains on all sides. \nDetails:\n• Full Day 7:300 am – 4:00 pm\n• 8.25 miles roundtrip/1\,400 ft. elevation gain\n• Near Vail Pass
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hike-ptarmigan-hill/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T155701Z
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UID:10091181-1787904000-1787932800@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hike\, Kokomo Pass
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the best experience\, hike locations may shift based on weather and trail conditions. Final details will be shared with registered participants via email 24–48 hours in advance. \nKokomo Pass is part of the Colorado Trail. From Camp Hale\, we will wander up switchbacks that lead us to a large hanging alpine meadow. At the top of the pass\, we will be greeted with views out to the 10 Mile/Missoula Range and the Sawatch Range. \nDetails: \n• Full Day 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\n• 9.5 miles roundtrip/2\,500 ft. elevation gain\n• Near Camp Hale
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hike-kokomo-pass/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T194551Z
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UID:10091182-1788508800-1788537600@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hike\, Brady/Sopris Lakes
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the best experience\, hike locations may shift based on weather and trail conditions. Final details will be shared with registered participants via email 24–48 hours in advance. \nBrady and Sopris Lakes are beautiful lakes tucked in the Homestake Valley. The drive to the trailhead is a little bumpy\, but we will be rewarded with a relatively easy hike to view alpine lakes. The trail is short\, but features some roots and a couple of steep sections. \nDetails:\n• Full Day 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\n• 4.5 miles roundtrip/800 ft. elevation gain\n• Near Red Cliff\n• Only for residents of Eagle County ages 18-35
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hike-brady-sopris-lakes/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T195607Z
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UID:10091183-1789113600-1789142400@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hike\, Lost Lake
DESCRIPTION:To ensure the best experience\, hike locations may shift based on weather and trail conditions. Final details will be shared with registered participants via email 24–48 hours in advance. \nLost Lake is located North of Vail along Red Sandstone Road. The trail offers great views of the northern Sawatch Range and into the Gore Range. \nDetails: \n• Full Day 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\n• 8 miles roundtrip/1\,000 ft. elevation gain\n• Near Vail\n• Only for residents of Eagle County ages 18-35
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hike-lost-lake/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173717Z
CREATED:20260429T211112Z
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UID:10091116-1790323200-1790352000@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Join a trained Certified Interpretive Guide\, Wilderness First Responder\, and trained Naturalist to discover some of the most beautiful hiking destinations in the Vail area that are only accessible via your two feet! Walking Mountains Guided Backcountry Hikes operate under special permits from the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management that allow us to experience and learn from public lands like few other Eagle County hiking guide services can offer!
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hikes/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260506T173717Z
CREATED:20260429T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T173717Z
UID:10091117-1790928000-1790956800@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Join a trained Certified Interpretive Guide\, Wilderness First Responder\, and trained Naturalist to discover some of the most beautiful hiking destinations in the Vail area that are only accessible via your two feet! Walking Mountains Guided Backcountry Hikes operate under special permits from the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management that allow us to experience and learn from public lands like few other Eagle County hiking guide services can offer!
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hikes/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T162055Z
CREATED:20260508T162054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T162055Z
UID:10091118-1791532800-1791561600@www.walkingmountains.org
SUMMARY:Public Backcountry Hikes\, Fall Colors (TBD)
DESCRIPTION:Join a trained Certified Interpretive Guide\, Wilderness First Responder\, and trained Naturalist to discover some of the most beautiful hiking destinations in the Vail area that are only accessible via your two feet! Walking Mountains Guided Backcountry Hikes operate under special permits from the US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management that allow us to experience and learn from public lands like few other Eagle County hiking guide services can offer!
URL:https://www.walkingmountains.org/event/public-backcountry-hikes-4/
LOCATION:Avon Campus\, 318 Walking Mountains Lane\, Avon\, CO\, 81620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Backcountry Program
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