クリアクリーク郡のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

There is plenty of parking at the trailhead and public restrooms are available. The CDT crosses a scenic bridge and climbs up Grays Peak via a gravel road / doubletrack the entire way. If you are headed up Torreys, take the spur trail from Grays — not the Kelso ridge trail (the first turnoff). The Kelso ridge trail is treacherous class 3 mountaineering and not at all runnable. The other trails from here are all relatively nontechnical and very rewarding.

At an elevation of 11,307 feet, Berthoud Pass is a high mountain pass in central Colorado. The route going over the pass used to be an old wagon route (the path was deemed unsuitable for a railroad). There is trail access, bathrooms, and lots of parking at the pass summit.

James Peak is a 13,294-foot summit in the James Peak Wilderness. The Ute Trail and James Peak trail carry you to the ridge, which is steep at times but never calls for more than class 1 travel. There are numerous other 12,000 and 13,000 foot peaks in this area of the wilderness, and there is a multitude of alpine lakes in the surrounding basins.

Mount Flora rises to 13,146 feet and offers unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks and forests. The summit can be reached from multiple angles, but it is most often approached from the Berthoud Pass side.

Time to take a short break and catch some breath. There are some wooden benches at this small flattish area. Enjoy the scenery! There is still some climbing ahead to reach the summit of Mount Bierstadt.

Mostly used as a milestone going up/down. It can be helpful to have hiking sticks to get across to avoid getting wet trail shoes.

Mount Bierstadt has a reputation for being one of the easiest mountains over 14,000 feet to climb within Colorado state. The reality is that it's still a tough run!

At the start of the trail that leads to Mount Bierstadt, you find yourself in a beautiful place that offers both a very beautiful view and a place to rest.