Guanella Pass Area Hiking

When open in the warmer seasons, Guanella Pass Road is a popular hiking destination with numerous trailheads, including a very popular high-elevation trailhead to Mount Bierstadt - one of Colorado's busiest 14er peaks. Connecting the I-70 and Georgetown, CO to the US Hwy 285 near Bailey, CO, Guanella Pass Road has plenty of options for above-treeline hiking - most of which is south of Guanella Pass itself. Trailheads on the east side of the road provide access to the Mount Evans Wilderness, while other trails in the area allow exploration of the Pike National Forest and, as with the Silver Dollar Lakes area, the Arapaho National Forest. Be prepared for crowds on clear summer days, but don't forget about this magnificent Front Range destination.