How long is Mount Bierstadt?

7 miles, out & back, with about 2,850 feet of elevation gain — roughly 3 hr 46 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Mount Bierstadt?

It's rated Hard. one of the most accessible 14ers

Where is Mount Bierstadt?

Mount Bierstadt is in Colorado. one of the most accessible 14ers

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Mount Bierstadt

Colorado

Distance7 mi

Est. time~3 hr 46 min

Elevation gain↗ 2,850 ft

RouteOut & back

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Mount Bierstadt is a hard 7-mile out & back hike in Colorado with about 2,850 ft of elevation gain. one of the most accessible 14ers.

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