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Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

Pike National Forest · Idaho Springs, CO

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There are hiking trails on the south side of the Byway. There is a short interpretive trail that leads up to the summit. It is located at the west end of the parking area. It is said that developed campgrounds include Burning Bear. The Arapaho National Forest is located on the north side of the byway. campgrounds include Clear Lake and Guanella Pass.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Trash Service
Cell Service

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Pike National Forest

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Spur Trail

Colorado

0.2 mi69 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Silverheels Trail

Colorado

1.9 mi95 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Turrell Trail

Colorado

0.3 mi217 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Keigwin Cutoff Trail

Colorado

0.1 mi52 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Forest Road 325.B (Closed)

Colorado

0.9 mi

Swank Trail

Colorado

0.1 mi39 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

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Rosalie Trail

Colorado

4.3 mi243 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Guanella Pass, Rosalee Trail, Abyss Lake

Guanella Pass, Rosalee Trail, Abyss Lake

Colorado

11.6 mi2,385 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Mount Bierstadt Trail

Mount Bierstadt Trail

Colorado

6.8 mi2,749 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans from Guanella Pass Rd

Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans from Guanella Pass Rd

Colorado

11.5 mi5,574 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Geneva Mountain via Guanella Pass Road

Geneva Mountain via Guanella Pass Road

Colorado

7.7 mi1,352 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Mount Bierstadt and The Sawtooth Loop

Mount Bierstadt and The Sawtooth Loop

Colorado

8.0 mi3,533 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert

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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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