Where are the most secluded trails in the Rocky mountains for a once in a lifetime backpacking trip?
June 13th, 2008
Ineed2know asked:
I have visited many areas throughout the Rocky mountain range and have my own personal favorites. However, I would really like input from a variety of sources to help plan a very special trip for my father. He has always wanted to experience The West, but after 55 years he has still never made it to the majestic Rocky Mountains. My goal is to take him on one of the most memorable backpacking trips of his life. I would love any ideas that I could get.
I have visited many areas throughout the Rocky mountain range and have my own personal favorites. However, I would really like input from a variety of sources to help plan a very special trip for my father. He has always wanted to experience The West, but after 55 years he has still never made it to the majestic Rocky Mountains. My goal is to take him on one of the most memorable backpacking trips of his life. I would love any ideas that I could get.
You need to come to my state and go to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. There are many trails and all are from easy to very hard. Great camping and you can catch your dinner every night with a telescoping fishing pole and a brass mepps spinner. My kids are 14 and 11 and I have taken them on a backpacking trip to this and other areas of my state and we just love it. You may also want to try the Seven Devils area. This trail overlooks Hells Canyon the deepest canyon in the United States. By far thought the Frank Church Wildernesas is the best. If you need more help you can e mail me at steelhead fifty three zero eight at yahoo dot com. Good luck Jeff From Idaho
Wind River Mountains, Wyoming. South of Yellowstone, east of Tetons, so they don’t get overcrowded - all the soft tourists go to yellowstone, and all the hard-core climbers go to Tetons (big mistake btw). Beautiful country, alpine climbing or above-treeline backpacking - your choice. Tons of lakes, lots of fish, pretty rivers, little snowfields/glaciers everywhere, no engines at all allowed into the wilderness area. Unpolluted paradise! I went last year during June, and didn’t see another soul for the whole 2 weeks. Pretty mild temp even that early. Best time weatherwise probably late August/early September.