COLORADO in April…

[Tyler P]

Hey just wondering if anyone has experience backcountry hiking/camping Colorado in April? My wife and I are Canadian so we’re used to camping in snow, just not places where avalanches are possible. Is the Continental divide possible to do in April? Or too much snow?  Just looking for some ideas for a 3-4 day hike in Colorado?

Cheers.

[Greg Mihalik]

There are about 600 miles of “divide” in the state, around a dozen major passes, and countless 4WD trailheads. More if you consider “other ranges”.

Any particular area/region/locale you are considering?

[Tyler P]

Yeah I realize there’s alot to choose from. So I guess what I’m asking is, what are some of the quintessential trails of Colorado and are they doable in April. We gave a week to kill and travel shouldn’t be an issue so no real preference on region.

Cheers

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. Off-season backpacking destinations in Colorado .

[Paul Magnanti]

Besides the link that, well, Link linked, be aware that avalanche danger can be very high in April. Old snow from winter with lots of fresh snow on top from spring snowstorms.

Not good.

Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness would be my choice for Colorado in April… Very easy to make a thirty mile loop. Grab a map and the loops are obvious.

But unless you are absolutely tied to Colorado, Utah may be a better choice in terms of overall options.

 

 

 

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