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Summer 2024
Art of the Backcountry hosts half day and full day trips hiking in the San Juan Mountain Range with a plein air focus.
Our Services
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Half Day Tour
This 3-4 hour hike is perfect for someone who is new to hiking or just wants a taste of adventure. Your tailor made trip will be full of fun and covering the basics of plein air painting. Art supplies will be included, and gear list will be provided.
Details:
-Up to 8 students
-Guide to Guest ratio 4:1
$150/ per person
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Full Day Tour
Jake and Katie will cater your trip for the experience you desire. Full day trips may be anywhere from 7 - 8 hours. Mediums for plein air may vary based on the trip. Art supplies will be included. Hiking gear list will be provided upon booking.
Details:
-Up to 8 students
-Guide to Guest ratio 4:1
$250/ per person
trails to Pick from
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Powderhorn Lakes
9.4 Miles Out and Back Trail 1,679 Ft Elevation Gain
This trail is best for intermediate hikers. This would a trail best suited for a full day hike being that the lakes are a 4.5 - 5 mile trek.
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Silver Creek
3.5 Mile Out and Back 1,007 Ft Elevation Gain
This beautiful trail is the ideal location for a half day excursion or for the hiking beginner. This hike is full of views and very uniquely colored rocks. You will enjoy the sounds of the creek as we travel along it.
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Hartman Rocks
8.9 Mile Loop 1,177 Ft Elevation Gain
Hartman Rocks Loop is a great option for a full day or half day hike. There are many trails to pick from with varying terrain. Perfect for the beginner hiker. Lots of unique rock formations that will make for the perfect painting.
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Williams Creek
9.5 Mile Out and Back 2,988 Ft Elevation Gain
This is perfect for the intermediate to advanced hiker looking for a full day adventure. Great views from the top.
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Alpine Gulch
8.6 Mi Out and Back 2,007 Ft Elevation Gain
With so many options to paint from between old cabins, views and waterfalls, you won’t be bored! this hike overall is a more challenging hike but has many options for a both half day and full day excursions.
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