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Located a mere 36 miles from Denver, these peaks are extraordinarily popular. Adding to Evans' popularity is the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year.
Evans is characterized by gently rising slopes broken up by a series of cliff bands. These features allow for several routes of varying difficulty and length (Gerry Roach lists 12 routes for Evans alone).
Just 1.4 miles west of Evans, Bierstadt is one of the easiest fourteeners to summit - in a variety of seasons. This makes the peak popular for those wanting to test out their winter mountaineering skills and for those wanting to get a head start in the spring months.
Mount Evans - 14,264 ft. Mount Bierstadt - 14,060 ft.
Driving Directions*
Take I-70 to Georgetown
exit 228
Turn right at the Conoco
Follow signs for Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
Park at the top of the pass on the East side of the road
Hiking Directions*
Set out from the trailhead at the top of Guanella Pass on Bierstadt trail
Follow the trail for 3.45 miles to Bierstadt's summit
Descend 0.4 miles to the Sawtooth, head across
Hike 0.5 miles east to Evans' western ridge
Continue 0.75 miles on the trail to Evans' summit
Return along Evans' west ridge to Guanella pass
Round Trip: 10.6 mi
* There are multiple routes for getting to and hiking both or just one of these mountains. Please refer to any of the resources listed in the Reference Material section.
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