Mount Bierstadt Trail #711
The Mount Bierstadt Trail #711 is located in the Mount Evans Wilderness.
From the designated parking areas, hike east approximately 1 mile on the trail and boardwalk over the willow wetlands towards Scott Gomer Creek. After crossing the creek, the trail continues uphill to the east, then south, to reach the west ridge of the peak. Nearing the summit, the trail grows steeper on the rocky ridge. Step on rocks while ascending to the summit to avoid trampling vegetation that grows in pockets between the rocks.
Please stay on the trail to avoid damaging sensitive alpine plants and soils.
General Information
June 15 to April 1
A mud-season closure for resource protection is in place from April 1 to June 15 annually.
The following regulations/restrictions apply:
- Group size is limited to no more than 15 people.
- Stay on the designated trail and do not cut switchbacks.
- Pets must be leashed at all times.
- Bury human waste in a hole 6-8 inches deep and a minimum of 100 feet away from any water source or trail.
- Motorized equipment and equipment used for mechanical transport are prohibited.
- Parking is restricted to designated sites only along the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway corridor including at the pass.
- Practice Leave No Trace principles. Check out the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative educational 14er Leave No Trace videos.
Address: 30403 Kings Valley Drive, Suite 2-115 Conifer, CO 80433
Phone: 303-275-5610
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Parking
Please note that parking and camping is restricted to designated areas only along the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway.
Directions
From Georgetown, drive 11 miles south along the Guanella Pass Road.
From Grant, drive 13 miles north to the Guanella Pass Summit at 11,669 feet.
The peak is in view to the southeast. This trailhead is generally busy, so please note there is designated parking available in the upper and lower parking lots only. Parking along the roadside is not allowed.
