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3.5 miles
Distance
2,564 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
03:45:13
Avg time
2,408 ft
Altitude change
11,499 ft
Altitude min
14,047 ft
Altitude max
11,635 ft
Altitude start
14,043 ft
Altitude end
13.046%
Grade
-15.638%
Grade max
44.295%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3,212 ft
Distance down
401 ft
Distance flat
03:45:13
Avg time

Bierstadt Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #711
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1611 in Hiking [+]
    • #158314 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #43 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,896 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bierstadt is a 3 mile black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Clear Creek County Colorado. Riders describe it as faint trail. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow. On average it takes 3 hours45 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
AlpineFaint trail

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bierstadt Trail Reports

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Sep 13, 2026 @ 6:23am (America/Denver)
Sep 13, 2026
May 28, 2026 @ 11:37am (America/Denver)
May 28, 2026
May 9, 2026 @ 9:29am (America/Denver)
May 9, 2026
Base is pretty muddy, but likely to dry out. Mid to summit is snow covered, but tracked
Aug 9, 2023 @ 12:29am
Aug 9, 2023
Beautiful hike. Conditions were perfect. Trail was well excellent.
Oct 16, 2022 @ 6:06am
Oct 16, 2022
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      Directions to bierstadt trailhead (39.596350, -105.710200)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bierstadt located?
      Bierstadt is located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Clear Creek County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.59635, -105.7102.
      ▼ How hard is Bierstadt?
      Bierstadt is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 13.046%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bierstadt?
      Bierstadt has 2,564 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,499 ft to 14,047 ft.
      ▼ Is Bierstadt a point to point trail?
      Bierstadt is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bierstadt?
      Bierstadt is 3.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bierstadt?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bierstadt. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bierstadt? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bierstadt are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Bierstadt?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 47 minutes to hike Bierstadt. The trail is 3.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bierstadt?
      Bierstadt is a very popular trail. There have been 733 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,148 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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