Backpacking combines hiking and camping that can be enjoyed 12 months out of the year. But the backcountry and wilderness of mountain ranges can experience severe weather, making it essential to choose the best season. September commonly is chosen as the temperatures are cooling off but the first snowfalls are still a few weeks away. The best mountains for backpacking in September offer mild climates, breathtaking scenery and a plethora of backpacking options.
Uinta Mountains
The Uinta Mountains are located in the northeastern corner of Utah and include miles of road-less wilderness areas. These vast areas make the mountain range ideal for backpacking and other outdoor recreational activities such as fishing. August is one of the most popular months for backpackers, which makes September an excellent time for solitude on the trail with the opportunity to see early snowfall in the high country.
Adirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains are located in the northeastern corner of New York and are full of numerous backpacking, hiking and climbing opportunities. By September, backpackers travel to the Adirondacks to experience the leaves changing colors without being harassed by bugs, mosquitoes and black flies. The weather is mild, making it pleasant to hike in the remote Adirondacks.
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are America's most imposing mountain range and offer excellent skiing and other outdoor recreational activities. But the Rockies also place at the top for best places to backpack in September. The valleys and meadows are full of color-changing foliage, trees and wildflowers, making the Rockies an excellent opportunity for photographs in September.
Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee and North Carolina are one of the best mountains for backpacking in September for the color-changing scenery. The thick mountainsides of yellow birch, mountain maple and pin cherry trees begin to change colors in mid-September. Along with the colorful views, the low elevations of the Smoky Mountains allow for a fun and recreational backpacking trip.
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