Mount bierstadt is considered one of the most accessible 14ers in colorado, nearby denver and well maintained, but that. This has become one of the busiest summer 14er routes so the colorado fourteeners initiative cfi has recently made some major trail improvements to support the increased traffic. The final pitch provided the best footing of the day as it was dry except for small patches of snow which could easily be avoided. Longs peak, mount elbert, hiking, backpacking, fourteeners. The mt bierstadt patch is part of the colorado collection a collection of. There are restrooms and a few dispersed camping spots.
West of leadville, mount elbert is the highest point in colorado. Beginners guide to hiking a 14er colorado health insurance. Project 54 outdoor adventure 14er hiking trucker hat badge patch hat project. This is perhaps colorado s easiest and most accessible 14er, just an hour and change from denver over georgetowns guanella pass. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Hiking in colorado mount bierstadt colorado mountain hiking and trail photos. This is one of the easiest 14er routes in colorado depending on how far into the trailhead your vehicle will get you. Colorado 14ers beckon to climbers and hikers of all ages. Fourteeners are mountains with atleast 14,000 feet of elevation at their summit. It is one of the easiest 14ers to climb, and is located in the mt. The front range is what most on the population of colorado and denver in particular is able to wake up to each morning. Locate the bierstadt trail and begin descending east toward scott gomer creek 2. Hiking bierstadt, evans, and the sawtooth, guanella pass.
Bierstadt is one of the easier options due to its length, relatively gentle elevation gain, and even. Like many other peak baggers this was the summit that made our cofounder and cfo fell in love with the colorado 14ers. If you turn an ankle, theres going to be help quickly available. This several hundred feet of scrambling through scree ends along a seminarrow ridge with the remains of a cornice and the. While absolutely packed on any summer weekend with beginning hikers, experts, and trailrunners alike, mt. Besides the joy of the hike itself, bierstadt is a stunning wildflower hike in july and august. This route can be completed without crossing avalanche slopes if proper precautions are taken at treeline.
Get your mt bierstadt 14er poster to commemorate your climb in the front range of colorado s rocky mountain west. By the end we were tired, frustrated, hungry and glad to still be alive. Bierstadt georgetown 2020 all you need to know before. Three winter 14ers for your bucket list the outbound. The mt bierstadt patch is part of the colorado collection a collection. Hiking mt bierstadt in may hiking quandary peak in may.
The direct route up the mountain can be for experienced mountain climbers as well as casual day hikers. Colorado 14ers stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. This hike makes for a great introduction to hiking 14ers. From the parking lots on guanella pass road the trail begins toward the east and mt.
Enjoy amazing views of wildflowers and other front range 14ers. Mount bierstadt is a high mountain summit of the colorado peaks in the front range of the rocky mountains of north america. A beginners guide to hiking a 14er get ready to hike your first colorado 14er with these tips hiking one of colorado s 14ers is a quintessential summer activity for many outdoor enthusiasts, and tackling these 14,000plus foot giants is a fulfilling challenge. Colorado 14ers in winter climbing, hiking, mountaineering. Mount evans after entrepreneurs in colorado springs built a road up pikes peak, folks in denver said, hey, us too. Its not much more than an hour outside of denver and the easiest route, the west slopes, only requires a 3 mile, 2391 foot ascent up a class 1 trail to. Along with mount evans, bierstadt is the closest 14er to denver. Bierstadt really shows how unusual pikes peak is because of its isolation compared to colorados other major mountains that all below to a range. Evans patch is part of the colorado collection a collection illustrating iconic mountains in colorado above 14,000 feet. Nestled at the foot of the continental divide, winter park is a central location for all types of outdoor excursions. A man hikes down the trail just above tree line at about 12,000 feet on his way down from the top of mt. Whitney, and the technical difficulty of summiting many of alaskas highest mountains, there is a good chance that a hiker standing on the summit of. With high clearance 4wd its fairly straightforward hiking from the trailhead.
Whether you are an avid mountain climber or just an avid collector, you wont find an embroidered patch of this caliber anywhere else. Aug 23, 20 last summer bierstadt made national headlines when a man abandoned his injured german shepherd rotweiller mix in a storm on the ridge between mount evans and mount bierstadt, a jagged class 3 crossing known as the sawtooth. Formed in 2000 by breckenridge, colorado resident bill middlebrook, 14ers. This is a part of my series 58 summits where i plan on summiting all of colorado s 58 14ers. As the official achievement patch of the colorado 14ers. Be able to tell your friends that you conquered the sawtooth. Mount bierstadt and the sawtooth ridge as seen from guanella pass. Mount bierstadt is considered one of the most accessible 14ers in colorado, nearby denver and well maintained, but that doesnt mean its a stroll in the park. The ultimate guide to hiking colorados fourteeners 5280.
This site includes directions, trailhead access, elevation, gps points, maps, photography and other links and resources useful for hiking mount bierstadt. Mount bierstadt hike standard route from guanella pass although no climb in the mountains should ever be taken lightly, mount bierstadt is commonly regarded as one of the easiest 14er hikes in colorado. After repeated checks of the weather on mountain forecast up until 4. Jul 22, 2017 this is my documentary of my adventure up mt.
Colorado 14ers for those coloradoans on here, what 14ers have you hiked that would give a relative beginner ive hiked only one 14er a nice taste of colorado s 14ers. Bierstadt or one of the other easier 14ers just fine without waiting awhile to get acclimated to colorado altitudes. This embroidered ironon patch features the summit of mt bierstadt and the sawtooth. Mt bierstadt trail is a fourteener that is one of colorado s most accessible, popular and wellmaintained. Bierstadt is a gorgeous hike, and a pretty easy one even my senior dog doesnt get arthritis chasing mountain goats on it. By any reasonable objective measure there are 52 14ers, and historically 54 have been recognized the 52 plus ellingwood and north maroon. The mount bierstadt hike might be the best introduction to a colorado 14er. With its gentle slope and accessibility to from denver bierstadt is one of the most popular mountains, and in turn one of the most damaged.
The northnortheast facing slopes above the common exit from the trees summer trail area have slid from time to time. John muir climbing mountains makes the cofounders of peak patch, justin. This also makes it the busiest 14er on this list and a place best avoided if youre. Surrounded by majestic colorado mountains, there are numerous peaks and wellknown 14ers near winter park that offer unbeatable opportunities for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking and more. Its proximity to denver and the front range, and its easy trailhead access at guanella pass no 4wd necessary make this a popular hike. Mt bierstadt is considered one of the most popular mountains to climb in. Bierstadt trail on guanella pass day hikes near denver. Starting the hike at the guanella pass trailhead, the most popular route up the mountain is via the west slopes. Winter camping near mt bierstadt is not as plentiful as the summer, but there are a few spots. Evans and lush valley are a constant source of eye candy as well.
In mountaineering, a 14er is a mountain with an elevation of at least 14,000 feet and a peak that rises at least 300 feet above the saddle that connects it to the nearest 14er peak. It is widely known as the easiest 14er which is still a very strenuous hike. Lyn alweis, denver post file these five peaks are timetested hikes for novice fourteener folks. Of these three choices, quandary peak is the easiest 14er to hike in may. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the colorado rockies on an 8hour tour to breckenridge.
John muir climbing mountains makes the cofounders of peak patch, justin carter. In winter this makes a great multiday winter ascent. Now in his early 50s, hes taking up the hobby of mountaineering again. A beginners guide to hiking a 14er get ready to hike your first colorado 14er with these tips hiking one of colorados 14ers is a quintessential summer activity for many outdoor enthusiasts, and tackling these 14,000plus foot giants is a fulfilling challenge. Mount bierstadt hike colorado 14er full guide and gps. Bierstadt, fortunately, is not one in which you can drive almost to the top. When phil was younger, he climbed pikes peak numerous times and longs peak. Lincoln and grays peak are good to start with but i wanted to get some firsthand knowledge to help me out. Mount bierstadt is one of colorados most popular, and easiest fourteeners. I went with a large group of people and we got started early before 5am from guanella pass trailhead. Amazing experience on one of the easier 14ers this is a great first 14er if youre new to tackling colorado s highest summits.
Thats where we found ourselves as we decided on mt. Peak patch the official achievement patch of colorados. Bierstadt 14,060ft mount evans wilderness pike national forest. Mount bierstadt is a great 14er to get you started on. Its not much more than an hour outside of denver and the easiest route, the west slopes, only requires a 3 mile, 2391 foot ascent up a class 1 trail to reach its summit. Want to tackle some colorado fourteeners this year. So the mount evans scenic byway was born, and since it rises 154 feet higher. Here are five of the best hiking trails to add to your summer bucket. Mount bierstadt topo mt bierstadt peak mountain colorado 14er topography topo. Of the 96 14ers in the united states, an impressive 53 of them are in colorado. If youre ready to lose your 14er virginity, mount bierstadt holds a reputation for a great starter 14er. The oncefearsome or at least highly annoying willow swamps at its base have been tamed with boardwalks, and a newly rebuilt road to 11,669foot guanella pass makes it a snap to drive to the trailhead, an hour from denver. Beginners guide to hiking a 14er rocky mountain health plans.
Let me first mention this route is very dangerous, time consuming, and difficult. Pikes peak just rises up above 14 thousand feet from the prairie all by itself. Running northsouth from it provides travelers of the i25 corridor scenery from casper, wyoming and pueblo, colorado. The 14,065foot 4,287 m fourteener is located in the mount evans wilderness of pike national forest, 9. Mount bierstadt is one of colorado s most popular, and easiest fourteeners. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Thanks to an expansive valley floor, views of the surrounding peaks including other front range 14ers torreys peak, grays peak, mt. Mount bierstadt colorado 14er patch embroidered mountain travel. Learn more about mt bierstadt, a great intermediate winter hike to get your feet. Feb 08, 2017 mount bierstadt, colorados friendliest fourteener, is now less demanding than ever.
A group of hikers with the denver botanic gardens took a wildflower tour on mount evans. Colorados 14ers ranked by difficulty outthere colorado. Aug 04, 2014 on the right is a closer look at the bierstadt sawtoothevans combo. Bierstadt is a great mountain to start on for those that are new to hiking fourteeners. If you are looking for a hike that wont take all day but still offer a incredible view, mt. Bierstadt is already at 12,000 ft, which makes this peak one of the easiest 14ers to hike in colorado. It was named for territorial governor samuel elbert. Round trip distance is approximately 7 miles with 2,800 ft. It is still strenuos on beginner hikers but manageable if you pace yourself. Bierstadt is in the mount evans wilderness, 2 miles west of. Gear to climb colorado s 14ers climbing 14,000foot peaks, known as 14ers, is a popular activity for burgeoning climbers and serious mountaineers alike. Bierstadt in the summer, especially on the weekends.
Bierstadt provides some excellent views, including but not limited to one of the denver skyline on clear days. All mountain excursions require planning, and adequate gear. Help protect it and celebrate your summit by picking up chevron. Peak patch the official achievement patch of colorados 14ers. The dogs paws had shredded on the rough rocks and the owner and his friend tried to carry her, but the terrain was too. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowboarding and is best used from june until september. Though widely considered the most attainable of all colorado 14ers, considerable effort is still required.
September 20, 2010 the sun shined perfectly over the sawtooth and mt. Oettingers initial encounter with 14ers was when he hiked mount bierstadt. Mount bierstadt colorado 14er mountain travel decal sticker. On our trip out to colorado we had originally worked on plans to. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. We are on a mission to protect our nations natural treasures celebrating individual achievements. Mount bierstadt trail and mountain information hike. Follow the bierstadt trail along a flat marshy alpine meadow and across wooden bridges to the base of mount bierstadt, which is directly ahead of you. Protrails mt bierstadt, guanella pass mount bierstadt. Mt bierstadt is considered one of the most popular mountains to climb in colorado. Bierstadt is popular, not just because its so close to denver, but its also one of the easier and more accessible of colorados 58 fourteen thousand foot peaks. This popular mountain is an easy drive from denver. Bierstadt west slopes hiking trail, georgetown, colorado.
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