8.0 mi
Distance
3,533 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 15m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mount Bierstadt and The Sawtooth Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 3,546 ft |
| High point | 3.6 mi | 4,273 ft |
| End | 8.0 mi | 3,546 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
A free self-issued wilderness permit is required for the Mount Evans Wilderness. Permits are available at each trailhead or entry point into the wilderness. Fill one out before starting up the trail.
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Silver Plume, CO · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Clear Creek County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Mount Bierstadt, The Sawtooth, and Mount Evans Loop
Geneva Mountain via Guanella Pass Road
Mount Bierstadt and Mount Evans from Guanella Pass Rd
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