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Byers Peak Trail route map
ExpertOut and Back
Arapaho National Forest/Colorado

Byers Peak Trail

Winter Park, Colorado

9.1 mi

Distance

3,573 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 32m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Byers Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail situated in the Arapaho National Forest near Winter Park, Colorado. This trail extends 9.1 miles and features a significant elevation gain of 3,573 feet, leading to a maximum elevation of 12,749 feet. Its dirt surface makes it a challenging and rewarding hike primarily suited for expert-level hikers. As you ascend, you experience rugged terrain and the potential for dramatic views typical of high-altitude trails in the Colorado Rockies.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude exposure

Elevation Profile

Min:3,030 ft
Max:3,886 ft
1,089 ft
1,089 ft
3,030 ft3,315 ft3,601 ft3,886 ft0.0 mi2.3 mi4.6 mi6.8 mi9.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

high-altitude summitmountain views

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Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

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