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Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk – Mount Bierstadt Trailhead loop from Guanella Pass Campground

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United States

Colorado

Clear Creek County

Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk – Mount Bierstadt Trailhead loop from Guanella Pass Campground

Moderate

3.2

(16)

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Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk – Mount Bierstadt Trailhead loop from Guanella Pass Campground

04:24

12.4km

490m

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 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Mount Evans Wilderness

Arapaho National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.16 km

Guanella Pass Summit

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Guanella Pass sits at 11,669 feet in elevation & offers incredible views, especially in the fall when the aspens are changing. The pass separates two National Forests, the Arapaho & …

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3.30 km

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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4.44 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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6.29 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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8.69 km

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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9.02 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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9.39 km

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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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.24 km

5.31 km

603 m

306 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

5.45 km

260 m

204 m

194 m

111 m

Elevation

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Today

Monday 13 July

21°C

6°C

12 %

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Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk – Mount Bierstadt Trailhead loop from Guanella Pass Campground

Guanella Pass Summit

Mount Evans Wilderness boundary

Stream crossing

Rest spot at Mount Bierstadt Trail

View of Deadmans Lake

Mount Bierstadt Boardwalk

Mount Bierstadt Trailhead

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