This is my 6th backpacking trip in the last two months and while is was not the most beautiful it is a place of really unique geological beauty. From Denver expect a 4-5 hour drive ( I drive fast so it is more like 4) This is really a place to backpack in setup camp and than hike 1 or 2 days around. A good base camp is roughly 6 miles in and than the Wheeler Geological area is another 5-6 hour day hike. You can also hike to a lake I forget the name. Hiking out you can make a loop which will take you thru amazing valleys with boulder fields, Streams, and Aspen groves. Highly recommend. Definelty have backcountry skills and a Garmin in case of emergencies. Also we came across Elk bow hunters so wear bright colors ...lest you get pierced by Robin Hood read more