Bierstadt Lake Trailhead

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Bierstadt Lake Trailhead Details

Daily service: May 27 to October 18 (15 passenger limit due to COVID-19). Every 10-15 minutes from 7 am to 7:30 pm. Times are approximate estimates based on frequency.

Difficulty

Distance

1.3 miles

Estimated time

1.5 hours

Region

N/A

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bierstadt Lake Trailhead

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0.0 mi away

Bierstadt Lake

This glacial lake is generally less crowded than the similar Bear and Spraque Lakes.

0.2 mi away

Storm Pass

A popular trail for longer trips from the Boulder Brook Trailhead to Lily Lake or Estes Cone.

0.2 mi away

Bierstadt Moraine

A ridge with an elevation of 2,849 meters, or 9,347 feet.

0.8 mi away

Sprague Lake

This 13-acre lake was part of a tourist resort operated by Abner and Alberta Sprague from 1910 to 1940.

0.8 mi away

Sprague Lake

This 13-acre lake was part of a tourist resort operated by Abner and Alberta Sprague from 1910 to 1940.