Backpacking Colorado | South San Juan Wilderness | Elk Creek Trail

Solo backpacking trip for Ron in southern Colorado on the Elk Creek trail. This area is in the South San Juan Wilderness, near Cumbres Pass and Antonito Colorado.
Ron did 2 day/1 night on the trail, camping for the night at an established campsite he found. It rained off and on the whole trip but it didn't take away from the amazing beauty. He was even greeted by a herd of elk on his hike out.
Total hike: Day 1 = 14 miles, Day 2 = 4 miles
This trail can be a multi-day backpacking trip, going 20-30+ miles out and back or a loop joining with another trail. It also meets up with the CDT at around 18 mile point from the trailhead.
Hike rating = Moderate to Difficult, lots of ups and downs, altitude.

[@cjjt66]

Great video. Excellent footage. Great commentary. Keep up the good work!

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@TheSTARairSoft]

This was a yearly trip I used to do before I “grew up”. Last time was 2012. What memories this video brought back. I hope one day to take my family there.

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Awesome! It is gorgeous there. Thanks for watching!

[@eringlenn6178]

Great video, Love Colorado

[@RobinT-treehugger]

thank you! Yes, it is beautiful up there.

[@denisebaptista8346]

Aloha! Nice trail with lots of flora and fauna (enjoyed the pics of the animals). It was nice to see your camping gear and food. Hope all is well with Robin and Dylan. A hui hou.

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Gorgeous area in southern Colorado! Thanks.

[@DrJohn493]

Enjoyed seeing some familiar scenery! Thanks for some good memories.

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Thanks for watching.

[@bthny1116]

Thanks Ron (and Robin!). Loved seeing that area and I have always liked your low key, non-flashy just footage of real time videos. :)

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Thank you!

[@TerryX2Explore]

Sure is a pretty river! Gorgeous scenery - what a way to spend the day!! ;-) Love all the pine trees... Absolutely beautiful trail!! 💙Terry and Terri

[@RobinT-treehugger]

Thanks, yes it was amazing up there!

[@hikesome]

Beautiful adventure and great trail you chose. Looks like a good hike to me ;) Looking forward to follow your future adventures. Keep it up Robin. Have a wonderful day & happy trails, Mario

[@RobinT-treehugger]

thank you! Ron loved it. Wish I could have joined him but maybe next time.

[@StarMountainHikes]

Do I get a prize for being sub #500? That campsite at the western end of 2nd meadows looked familiar...I think that I've been there before.

[@RobinT-treehugger]

haha.... Ron loved that backpacking trip! Since most of the Pecos is closed, it was hard to find anything for him until you posted your video of it. So thanks for the rec.