1.6 mi from the trailheadGlacier Basin Campground
Campground · Colorado

3.6 mi out & back · 783 ft gain · 9,606 ft high point · Moderate
From Bierstadt Lake Trailhead via V.T.S. Lot To Bierstadt Trailhead (0.0 mi)
In Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado · National Park Service
Bierstadt Lake Trail is a 3.6-mile out-and-back route from Bierstadt Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park, climbing 783 feet.
783 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
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Campground · Colorado
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Sun: Sunny · wind 2 to 9 mph WSW