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🏕️ San Juan Mountains — 3-Day Backpacking Trip
Intermediate · 2 people · Late July
Day 1
Silverton → Ice Lake Basin
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Ice Lake Trail — 7.5 mi round trip, 2,600 ft gain. Start early to beat afternoon storms above 12,000 ft.
Free
Ice Lake Basin Camp — Dispersed camping. 200 ft from water. Bear canister required.
No Permit
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Drive: Silverton to South Mineral Campground TH — 11 mi, 25 min on FR 585 (high clearance recommended)
Day 2
Fuller Lake → Chicago Basin
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Weminuche Wilderness traverse — 9.2 mi, rolling terrain. Peak wildflower window in late July.
Wilderness
Chicago Basin — Base camp at 11,300 ft. Popular site, arrive by 3pm to secure a spot.
No Permit
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Altitude note: camp at 11,300 ft tonight. Drink 3L+ water. Mild headache is normal.
Day 3
Sunlight & Windom 14er Summit
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Sunlight Peak (14,059 ft) — Class 2. Leave camp by 5:30am. Summit by 9am, descend before noon storms.
Free
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Bonus: Needle Creek fishing — Brook trout. CO fishing license required ($35.19/day or $56.34 annual).
License
📦 Gear Checklist
Bear canister (required)
Microspikes (July snow)
35L pack + rain cover
Water filter (Sawyer)
Layers — 4-season swing
Trekking poles
Headlamp + backup
Emergency bivy
📋 Permit & Reservation Notes
⚠️ Action Required Weminuche Wilderness: self-issue permit at trailhead (free). No quota currently, but carry it. Arrive before 8am on weekends — parking fills by 9am.
🔗 Booking Links
Recreation.gov — South Mineral CG
CPW — Colorado Fishing License
Silverton Mountain Guides

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Plan Early or Miss Out

Colorado's best spots fill up fast

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Book 6 months ahead Colorado's most popular campgrounds — Maroon Bells, Rocky Mountain NP, Hanging Lake — are reserved months in advance.
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Permits sell out fast Trailhead permits for spots like Havasupai-adjacent areas and 14er day-use parking fill within hours of release.
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Plan early, go confidently The best Colorado adventures aren't last-minute. Know your permits, reservations, and alternates before you leave.
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Backpacker · San Juan Mountains
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"Saved me an entire weekend of research. The permit notes alone were worth it — I had no idea the Weminuche needed a self-issue permit. Showed up totally prepared."

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"I've been to Colorado 6 times and this plan showed me spots I'd never found on my own. The altitude warnings and daily timing were exactly right."

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Family of 4 · Colorado Road Trip
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