Mt. Bierstadt 14,060ft - West Slope Route
Mount Evans Wilderness, Pike National Forest
Date Hiked: Sept. 2007
Distance: 7 mi (RT)
Elevation Gain: 2,850ft
Elevation Min/Max: 11,669 to 14,060ft
Managing Agency: U.S. Forest Service
Fee: None
U.S. Forest Service Mt. Bierstadt Trail Webpage
14ers.com West Slopes Route Page
Directions: The trailhead is located on Guanella Pass. From Denver, take I-70 W to Georgetown. Once in Georgetown follow the signs to Guanella Pass, the road is paved all the way to the pass and the trailhead.
This was my first CO 14er and one of my first hikes in Colorado. There is not much to say other than this hike rocks! It is widely known as the easiest 14er which is still a very strenuous hike. The rewards are worth every breathless step. The view from the top is wonderful because you can see all the tourists on Mt. Evans and you get a great view of the sawtooth ridge and Abyss Lake. This hike makes for a great introduction to hiking 14ers and one of the best bang-for-your-buck hikes in the Front Range.