Colorado Trail Thru-Hike - 7 Day
Thru-Hike the Colorado Trail over time with BE!
Prefer not to pay? Place your deposit at checkout then pay over time!
OVERVIEW:
Dreaming of a thru-hike but don’t have a couple months? Tackle the 567-mile Colorado Trail with BE a few sections at a time! This year, you’re really lucky! We’re offering section 1, 2, and 3 so the first 40 miles of the trail! Thru-hiking not on your mind? This experience is PERFECT for individuals just beginning their backpacking journey!
This totally all-inclusive and immersive experience includes transportation in Colorado, a hotel on the front-end, a celebratory hotel on the back-end, five days hiking, four nights camping, and all meals and snacks on trail. Backpacking gear can be included at checkout!
DETAILS:
Dates: August 10-16, 2025
Please contact us for custom/private dates!
Required Skill Level = Novice
Exertion Level = Moderate
Mileage = 40+ (average of 8 miles per day)
High = 80’s Low = 40’s.
Beginning & Ending Location = Denver, CO (Denver International Airport)
Registration closes 2 weeks prior to arrival
A $250 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. No worries, there’s no interest or added fees. BE Simple!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Friendly, local guides
Welcome dinner
All meals and snacks on trail
Hotel on the front-end (double occupancy)
Hotel on the back-end (double occupancy)
Shuttle to-and-from the DIA airport
All hiking and camping fees.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Guide gratuity. 10-20% is customary
Snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town
Backpacking gear (can be included at checkout).
ITINERARY:
Sunday, Day 1: Arrival!
Welcome to Colorado! BE will meet you at the Denver airport by 3:00pm. From there, we’ll head to the hotel for our team welcome dinner, gear prep, and an itinerary overview. Let the Good Life commence! Included meals = Dinner. Accommodation = Hotel. Miles = 0.
Monday, Day 2: Off we go!
The beautiful thing about thru-hiking or backpacking is that we just hike. No solid destination in mind except our end point. Today, we’ll warm up our legs with about five miles and the only place we know we’ll camp for certain is under the stars and in our tents! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~5.
Tuesday, Day 3: First glorious morning on trail!
Good leisure morning! Sleep in, feel the sun on your face, sip that coffee! And only after all of that will we pack up and hit the trail. Today, we will increase our miles just a smidge to about seven. But who knows where that will take us? Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~7.
Wednesday, Day 4: We’re in it now!
And it’s too late to turn around! You know another great thing about thru-hiking or backpacking? There’s no 14,000’ summit to get to by noon! Which means, there’s no alarm clock! Today, our only job is to cover nine miles-ish! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~9.
Thursday, Day 5: Last full day on trail!
But that’s sad so we don’t want to think about that. Let’s enjoy every mile today in the Colorado high county as we crush our first double digit day! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~11.
Friday, Day 6: Nero!
The thru-hiking world has its own language so let’s start learning it now! A Nero is a day where you pull nearly zero miles because you’re heading into town to resupply and restore! That’s us today as we end our first section of the Colorado Trail and head into Baily, CO for a proper celebratory Nero and rest day! Included meals = Breakfast and Lunch. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = ~8.
Saturday, Day 7: Departure
Sad day but at least we got to experience a trip of a lifetime together! We will leave our Bailely hotel at 11:00am. It’s one hour to the airport so be sure to book your flight home for no earlier than 1:30pm! CONGRATULATIONS on your first section of the Colorado Trail! That’s a huge deal and BE hopes you’re proud of yourself! Until next time…Included meals = Breakfast. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = ZERO!
LOGISTICS:
Flying? BE can meet you at Denver International Airport by 3:00pm
Driving? Meet BE at our Denver hotel by 4:00pm.
Book your departing flight for no earlier than 1:30pm!
RENTAL GEAR:
All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack so check out the Gear Page for your Gear List! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via Rental Gear. Feel free to Contact Us with any gear and clothing questions!
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $250 non-refundable deposit.
Journeyers who cancel their journey 30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.
Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.
Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.
FINE PRINT:
Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!
PRICE:
Journey = $2,119
Gear = $390
SEE YOU IN COLORADO ON THE COLORADO TRAIL!!!
Thru-Hike the Colorado Trail over time with BE!
Prefer not to pay? Place your deposit at checkout then pay over time!
OVERVIEW:
Dreaming of a thru-hike but don’t have a couple months? Tackle the 567-mile Colorado Trail with BE a few sections at a time! This year, you’re really lucky! We’re offering section 1, 2, and 3 so the first 40 miles of the trail! Thru-hiking not on your mind? This experience is PERFECT for individuals just beginning their backpacking journey!
This totally all-inclusive and immersive experience includes transportation in Colorado, a hotel on the front-end, a celebratory hotel on the back-end, five days hiking, four nights camping, and all meals and snacks on trail. Backpacking gear can be included at checkout!
DETAILS:
Dates: August 10-16, 2025
Please contact us for custom/private dates!
Required Skill Level = Novice
Exertion Level = Moderate
Mileage = 40+ (average of 8 miles per day)
High = 80’s Low = 40’s.
Beginning & Ending Location = Denver, CO (Denver International Airport)
Registration closes 2 weeks prior to arrival
A $250 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. No worries, there’s no interest or added fees. BE Simple!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Friendly, local guides
Welcome dinner
All meals and snacks on trail
Hotel on the front-end (double occupancy)
Hotel on the back-end (double occupancy)
Shuttle to-and-from the DIA airport
All hiking and camping fees.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Guide gratuity. 10-20% is customary
Snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town
Backpacking gear (can be included at checkout).
ITINERARY:
Sunday, Day 1: Arrival!
Welcome to Colorado! BE will meet you at the Denver airport by 3:00pm. From there, we’ll head to the hotel for our team welcome dinner, gear prep, and an itinerary overview. Let the Good Life commence! Included meals = Dinner. Accommodation = Hotel. Miles = 0.
Monday, Day 2: Off we go!
The beautiful thing about thru-hiking or backpacking is that we just hike. No solid destination in mind except our end point. Today, we’ll warm up our legs with about five miles and the only place we know we’ll camp for certain is under the stars and in our tents! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~5.
Tuesday, Day 3: First glorious morning on trail!
Good leisure morning! Sleep in, feel the sun on your face, sip that coffee! And only after all of that will we pack up and hit the trail. Today, we will increase our miles just a smidge to about seven. But who knows where that will take us? Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~7.
Wednesday, Day 4: We’re in it now!
And it’s too late to turn around! You know another great thing about thru-hiking or backpacking? There’s no 14,000’ summit to get to by noon! Which means, there’s no alarm clock! Today, our only job is to cover nine miles-ish! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~9.
Thursday, Day 5: Last full day on trail!
But that’s sad so we don’t want to think about that. Let’s enjoy every mile today in the Colorado high county as we crush our first double digit day! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~11.
Friday, Day 6: Nero!
The thru-hiking world has its own language so let’s start learning it now! A Nero is a day where you pull nearly zero miles because you’re heading into town to resupply and restore! That’s us today as we end our first section of the Colorado Trail and head into Baily, CO for a proper celebratory Nero and rest day! Included meals = Breakfast and Lunch. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = ~8.
Saturday, Day 7: Departure
Sad day but at least we got to experience a trip of a lifetime together! We will leave our Bailely hotel at 11:00am. It’s one hour to the airport so be sure to book your flight home for no earlier than 1:30pm! CONGRATULATIONS on your first section of the Colorado Trail! That’s a huge deal and BE hopes you’re proud of yourself! Until next time…Included meals = Breakfast. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = ZERO!
LOGISTICS:
Flying? BE can meet you at Denver International Airport by 3:00pm
Driving? Meet BE at our Denver hotel by 4:00pm.
Book your departing flight for no earlier than 1:30pm!
RENTAL GEAR:
All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack so check out the Gear Page for your Gear List! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via Rental Gear. Feel free to Contact Us with any gear and clothing questions!
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $250 non-refundable deposit.
Journeyers who cancel their journey 30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.
Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.
Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.
FINE PRINT:
Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!
PRICE:
Journey = $2,119
Gear = $390
SEE YOU IN COLORADO ON THE COLORADO TRAIL!!!
Thru-Hike the Colorado Trail over time with BE!
Prefer not to pay? Place your deposit at checkout then pay over time!
OVERVIEW:
Dreaming of a thru-hike but don’t have a couple months? Tackle the 567-mile Colorado Trail with BE a few sections at a time! This year, you’re really lucky! We’re offering section 1, 2, and 3 so the first 40 miles of the trail! Thru-hiking not on your mind? This experience is PERFECT for individuals just beginning their backpacking journey!
This totally all-inclusive and immersive experience includes transportation in Colorado, a hotel on the front-end, a celebratory hotel on the back-end, five days hiking, four nights camping, and all meals and snacks on trail. Backpacking gear can be included at checkout!
DETAILS:
Dates: August 10-16, 2025
Please contact us for custom/private dates!
Required Skill Level = Novice
Exertion Level = Moderate
Mileage = 40+ (average of 8 miles per day)
High = 80’s Low = 40’s.
Beginning & Ending Location = Denver, CO (Denver International Airport)
Registration closes 2 weeks prior to arrival
A $250 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. No worries, there’s no interest or added fees. BE Simple!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Friendly, local guides
Welcome dinner
All meals and snacks on trail
Hotel on the front-end (double occupancy)
Hotel on the back-end (double occupancy)
Shuttle to-and-from the DIA airport
All hiking and camping fees.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
Guide gratuity. 10-20% is customary
Snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town
Backpacking gear (can be included at checkout).
ITINERARY:
Sunday, Day 1: Arrival!
Welcome to Colorado! BE will meet you at the Denver airport by 3:00pm. From there, we’ll head to the hotel for our team welcome dinner, gear prep, and an itinerary overview. Let the Good Life commence! Included meals = Dinner. Accommodation = Hotel. Miles = 0.
Monday, Day 2: Off we go!
The beautiful thing about thru-hiking or backpacking is that we just hike. No solid destination in mind except our end point. Today, we’ll warm up our legs with about five miles and the only place we know we’ll camp for certain is under the stars and in our tents! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~5.
Tuesday, Day 3: First glorious morning on trail!
Good leisure morning! Sleep in, feel the sun on your face, sip that coffee! And only after all of that will we pack up and hit the trail. Today, we will increase our miles just a smidge to about seven. But who knows where that will take us? Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~7.
Wednesday, Day 4: We’re in it now!
And it’s too late to turn around! You know another great thing about thru-hiking or backpacking? There’s no 14,000’ summit to get to by noon! Which means, there’s no alarm clock! Today, our only job is to cover nine miles-ish! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~9.
Thursday, Day 5: Last full day on trail!
But that’s sad so we don’t want to think about that. Let’s enjoy every mile today in the Colorado high county as we crush our first double digit day! Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = ~11.
Friday, Day 6: Nero!
The thru-hiking world has its own language so let’s start learning it now! A Nero is a day where you pull nearly zero miles because you’re heading into town to resupply and restore! That’s us today as we end our first section of the Colorado Trail and head into Baily, CO for a proper celebratory Nero and rest day! Included meals = Breakfast and Lunch. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = ~8.
Saturday, Day 7: Departure
Sad day but at least we got to experience a trip of a lifetime together! We will leave our Bailely hotel at 11:00am. It’s one hour to the airport so be sure to book your flight home for no earlier than 1:30pm! CONGRATULATIONS on your first section of the Colorado Trail! That’s a huge deal and BE hopes you’re proud of yourself! Until next time…Included meals = Breakfast. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = ZERO!
LOGISTICS:
Flying? BE can meet you at Denver International Airport by 3:00pm
Driving? Meet BE at our Denver hotel by 4:00pm.
Book your departing flight for no earlier than 1:30pm!
RENTAL GEAR:
All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack so check out the Gear Page for your Gear List! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via Rental Gear. Feel free to Contact Us with any gear and clothing questions!
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $250 non-refundable deposit.
Journeyers who cancel their journey 30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.
Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.
Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.
FINE PRINT:
Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!
PRICE:
Journey = $2,119
Gear = $390
SEE YOU IN COLORADO ON THE COLORADO TRAIL!!!
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