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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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Eleven Mile Canyon OHV Route

Eleven Mile Canyon OHV Route

17.8 mi2,900 fteasy
Mount Logan

Mount Logan

13.1 mi4,255 ftexpert
Baldy Trail, Homestead Trail, and Sandy Wash Trail

Baldy Trail, Homestead Trail, and Sandy Wash Trail

14.1 mi2,083 ftexpert
Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass and West Jefferson

Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass and West Jefferson

20.1 mi3,924 ftexpert
Stevens Gulch Loop

Stevens Gulch Loop

7.6 mi1,962 ftdifficult
Elk Park Trail Overlook

Elk Park Trail Overlook

4.4 mi1,873 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Guanella Pass Scenic Byway

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Guanella Pass, Rosalee Trail, Abyss Lake

Guanella Pass, Rosalee Trail, Abyss Lake

Colorado

11.6 mi2,385 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Mount Bierstadt Trail

Mount Bierstadt Trail

Colorado

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

Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans from Guanella Pass Rd

Colorado

11.5 mi5,574 ftgain
TrailExpert
Geneva Mountain via Guanella Pass Road

Geneva Mountain via Guanella Pass Road

Colorado

7.7 mi1,352 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Mount Bierstadt and The Sawtooth Loop

Mount Bierstadt and The Sawtooth Loop

Colorado

8.0 mi3,533 ftgain
TrailExpert
Mount Bierstadt, The Sawtooth, and Mount Evans Loop

Mount Bierstadt, The Sawtooth, and Mount Evans Loop

Colorado

9.6 mi4,160 ftgain
TrailExpert

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Hunting units around this campground

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

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Kirby Gulch

Kirby Gulch

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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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Peru Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

Peru Creek Designated Dispersed Camping

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