June 17, 2012 - Pike National Forest - Bierstadt Trail / Mountain
The first mile of the trail is fairly flat. The Trail descends about 200 feet into a marsh area where you walk on a narrow "board walk" through the marsh. The pond in the foreground marks the middle of the marshy area. There is a small stream crossing and then it ascends slightly to the base of the mountain. From their the next 2.6 miles are a gradually increasing slop to the top of the mountain. The first 1/2 mile is through willow bushes and after crossing the tree line it becomes more rocky and steeper. There are several clearing in the 1/2 mile to rest and have lunch.
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| Guanella Pass Trailhead looking up at Bierdstadt Mountain. |
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| A view from close to 12,000 ft up the mountain, just before the real climb up the mountain |
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| We made it up to 12,177 ft. Top of the mountain is 14,060. |
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| The yellow specs are gold in the little creek we had to cross. |
More information about Bierstadt Trail / Bierstadt Mountain
http://www.protrails.com/trails/view/185/summit_county_eagle_county_clear_creek_county/mt_bierstadt
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