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Mount Bierstadt

Bailey, CO · 39.583, -105.669

One of Colorado's most accessible 14ers. 7 miles round trip with 2,850 ft gain. Willowswamp crossing at the base. Great beginner 14er.

ModerateRocky Mountain14,060 ftOpen SummitSwampAlpineSummit viewsFamily friendly

Mount Bierstadt

⛅ Overcast

Be Prepared
47°
Feels 37°FSummit · 14,060 ft
5:35 AM8:26 PM
HIGH WIND

Wind

37mph

Precip

2%

Humid

27%

Elev Δ

+2400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

30°43°

Hourly Forecast

8 PM

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43°

13mph

9 PM

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39°

10mph

10 PM

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37°

11mph

11 PM

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35°

3mph

12 AM

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33°

5mph

1 AM

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33°

7mph

2 AM

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31°

8mph

3 AM

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31°

7mph

4 AM

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31°

6mph

5 AM

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30°

4mph

6 AM

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30°

5mph

7 AM

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31°

4mph

Summit Conditions

60°F→−13°→47°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 2,391 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

Updated 7:43:26 PM · America/Denver

Updated Jun 4, 7:43 PM UTC

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