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Mount Bierstadt Trailhead – Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk loop from Guanella Pass

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United States

Colorado

Clear Creek County

Mount Bierstadt Trailhead – Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk loop from Guanella Pass

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Mount Bierstadt Trailhead – Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk loop from Guanella Pass

02:39

6.70km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Mount Evans Wilderness

Arapaho National Forest

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Parking

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256 m

Mount Bierstadt Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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.

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367 m

Mount Evans Wilderness boundary

Highlight • Natural Monument

Just a few yards from the parking lot, you enter the majestic Mount Evans Wilderness. From this location, you can enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Mount Bierstadt, Mount Evans, …

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958 m

View of Deadmans Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hiking towards Mount Bierstadt, you pass the southern shore of Deadmans Lake and some smaller ponds that are scenically nestled into the alpine landscape.

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1.51 km

Stream crossing

Highlight • River

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.

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3.35 km

Rest spot at Mount Bierstadt Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

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.

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6.09 km

Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk

Highlight • Trail

In a wet season or rainy weather, the wooden boards will keep your feet dry and the nature protected.

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6.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

315 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

315 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (3,730 m)

Lowest point (3,500 m)

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Friday 29 May

7°C

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70 %

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Mount Bierstadt Trailhead – Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk loop from Guanella Pass

Mount Bierstadt Trailhead

Mount Evans Wilderness boundary

View of Deadmans Lake

Stream crossing

Rest spot at Mount Bierstadt Trail

Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk

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