Bierstadt Trailhead
The Bierstadt Trailhead is located on the Guanella Pass Road and offers a variety of summer and winter activities. Facilities include interpretive information. Visitors can access the Mount Bierstadt Trail (#711) or the Rosalie Trail from this trailhead. The Mount Bierstadt Trail (#711) is 3.6 miles one way. The trail descends gently toward Scott Gomer Creek. At 11,470 feet, the trail crosses the creek and begins its ascent toward the summit. From the creek, the trail cimbs gradually through the willows then up onto the board northwest shoulder. Nearing the summit, the trail grows steeper and less well defined on the rocky ridge. Pick a route to stay on the rocks and avoid the vegetation growing in the pockets in between.
General Information
View a COTREX map here.
A mandatory free self-issuing permit is required for the Mount Evans Wilderness. Free permits are available at each trailhead or entry point into the wilderness.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times.
No motorized equipment or mechanized transportation.
Where allowed, camps, campfires and stock must be at least 100 feet from water sources and trails.
Group size limited to 15 people and/or 10 pack/stock animals per party.
Processed weed-free feed is required for stock.
Guanella Pass Road is a county road and parking along the road is prohibited.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.5954
Longitude: -105.7129
Elevation
11,471 feet - 14,063 feet
Directions
Take I-70 West to Georgetown Exit 228. Go south on County Road 381 (Guanella Pass Scenic Byway) for 9 miles. From C470 take Highway 285 to Grant, turn north on the Guanella Pass Road. Guanella Pass Road is a county road and parking along the road is prohibited.
Travel Considerations
Due to high elevation, the area is not generally snow-free until late June or early July.
Parking
Park in designated sites only. Guanella Pass Road is a county road and parking along the road is prohibited.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Certified weed-free hay is required.
