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Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
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Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

Pike National Forest · Idaho Springs, CO

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  • Address: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

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

In this park

Trails at Pike National Forest

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Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

12.6 mi1,886 ftexpert
Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

9.9 mi4,488 ftexpert
Hankins Pass Trail

Hankins Pass Trail

13 mi3,642 ftexpert
Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

7.4 mi2,907 ftdifficult
Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

8.7 mi3,507 ftexpert
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

10.6 mi2,595 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

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Guanella Pass, Rosalee Trail, Abyss Lake
Trail

Guanella Pass, Rosalee Trail, Abyss Lake

Colorado

11.6 mi2,385 ftgain
Difficult
Mount Bierstadt Trail
Trail

Mount Bierstadt Trail

Colorado

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

Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans from Guanella Pass Rd

Colorado

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

Geneva Mountain via Guanella Pass Road

Colorado

7.7 mi1,352 ftgain
Difficult
Mount Bierstadt, The Sawtooth, and Mount Evans Loop
Trail

Mount Bierstadt, The Sawtooth, and Mount Evans Loop

Colorado

9.6 mi4,160 ftgain
Expert
Abyss Lake via Guanella Pass & Rosalie Trail
Trail

Abyss Lake via Guanella Pass & Rosalie Trail

Colorado

16.5 mi3,622 ftgain
Expert

Hunt context

Hunting units around this campground

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

Nearby Campgrounds

Desigated Campsite

Desigated Campsite

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Dispersed
Kirby Gulch

Kirby Gulch

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Geneva Park Campground

Geneva Park Campground

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Clear Lake

Clear Lake

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Burning Bear Campground

Burning Bear Campground

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Stevens Gulch Road Primitive

Stevens Gulch Road Primitive

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Dispersed
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