This painting immediately received popular acclaim, establishing bierstadt, in the minds of some of the public and critics, as the greatest american landscape artist of. Its fourteener season in colorados rocky mountains. Its proximity to denver and the front range, and its easy trailhead access at guanella pass no 4wd necessary make this a popular hike. Feb 08, 2017 mount bierstadt, colorados friendliest fourteener, is now less demanding than ever. If you re ready to lose your 14er virginity, mount bierstadt holds a reputation for a. My neighbor buddy rod and i decided to try a winter trip to this popular front range fourteener. This route is long, requires class 3 climbing skills and is not recommended for hikers who are new to the high peaks. Enjoy amazing views of wildflowers and other front range 14ers. Albert bierstadt wall art for home and office decor. October 17, 20 jim from united states i am taking my tenyearold boy hiking up mount bierstadt on sunday morning, october 27th, 20. Protrails mt bierstadt, guanella pass mount bierstadt. Its colorado s other touristy 14er the main one being pikes peak, of course. Mount bierstadt hike colorado 14er full guide and gps. Along with mount evans, bierstadt is the closest 14er to denver.
Thus encouraged, bierstadt continued to produce large, dramatic mountain landscapes, which reached a peak with his large and sensational 1863 canvas, the rocky mountains. Mar 27, 2012 among those who live on colorados east slope, mount bierstadt is one of maybe four 14,000foot peaks that end up being their first to climb. Mount bierstadt, colorados friendliest fourteener, is now less demanding than ever. Albert bierstadt, estes park and longs peak, circa. A beginners guide to hiking a 14er get ready to hike your first colorado 14er with these tips hiking one of colorados 14ers is a quintessential summer activity for many outdoor enthusiasts, and tackling these 14,000plus foot giants is a fulfilling challenge. Bierstadt or one of the other easier 14ers just fine without waiting awhile to get acclimated to colorado altitudes. Shop top fashion brands tshirts at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Albert bierstadt rocky mountain painting 1866 vintage. Alan arnettes public speaking, alzheimers fund raising and mountaineering website. Mount bierstadt trail and mountain information hike. Its not much more than an hour outside of denver and the easiest route, the west slopes, only requires a 3 mile, 2391 foot ascent up a class 1 trail to.
Longs peak, estes park, colorado albert bierstadt paintings. Mount evans after entrepreneurs in colorado springs built a road up pikes peak, folks in denver said, hey, us too. Longs peak, estes park, colorado albert bierstadt was a germanamerican painter best known for his lavish, sweeping landscapes of the american west. Locate the bierstadt trail and begin descending east toward scott gomer creek 2.
An ascent of colorados mount bierstadt proactiveoutside. Bierstadt in this weeks mountain dispatch with over 750 mountain peaks over,000 feet in elevation ers and with 54 of those over 14,000 feet in elevation 14ers, its easy to see why colorado is often called the roof of america. But dont let this give you a false sense of security. Mount bierstadt hike standard route from guanella pass although no climb in the mountains should ever be taken lightly, mount bierstadt is commonly regarded as one of the easiest 14er hikes in colorado. Easy colorado 14ers you totally need to climb this summer. A member of the hudson river school of paintinga loosely associated group of romantic american landscape artists, whose sublime luminosity later prompted the term luminismgermanborn albert bierstadt produced hundreds of largescale sweeping oil paintings of the american west over the course of his prolific career. Plus climbs on k2, rainier, denali, orizaba, aconcagua, longs peak, colorado 14ers, broad peak, cho oyu, shishapangma, ama dablam, mont blanc and more. When phil was younger, he climbed pikes peak numerous times and longs peak. Its proximity to denver, easy access and short, straightforward route make it an ideal introduction to the states high peaks. From the summit, visible is mount evans including the new telescope operated by the university of denver directly to the east, mount parnassus to the northnorthwest, and grays and torreys peaks to the westnorthwest. Joining land surveyors and parties on journeys of westward expansion. Bierstadt is probably the most accessible of colorados 14,000footers, making it a very popular hiking destination for visitors and denverite locals alike. Among those who live on colorados east slope, mount bierstadt is one of maybe four 14,000foot peaks that end up being their first to climb.
So the mount evans scenic byway was born, and since it rises 154 feet higher. Bierstadt is a great mountain to start on for those that are new to hiking fourteeners. Mount bierstadt is a great 14er to get you started on. Mount bierstadt 14,065 ft is a mountain in the front range region of the rocky mountains. From the summit of bierstadt, look north to see the sawtooth and the rugged connecting ridge 2. If you are looking for a hike that wont take all day but still offer a incredible view, mt. Though widely considered the most attainable of all colorado 14ers, considerable effort is still required. This is a part of my series 58 summits where i plan on summiting all of colorado s 58 14ers.
It was named for albert bierstadt, a popular painter of. Longs peak, estes park, colorado by albert bierstadt. Discover canvas art prints, photos, mural, big canvas art and framed wall art in s varied collections. Albert bierstadt at the summit, estes park colorado. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Evans, 1 is a view of bierstadt and portions of the sawtooth ridge. In response to the growing crisis, the usfs released these possible solutions. Bierstadt a very popular destination for denverites in the summer. Bierstadt 14,060 ft is popular, close to denver, and also one of the easier and more accessible of colorados 54 14er.
The actual summit of mount bierstadt is small to moderate in size but of course there was room enough for the many people who were up there. Bierstadt or one of the other easier 14ers just fine without waiting awhile to get acclimated to colorado altitudes, or is that a bad idea. Since the winter of 2018 2019 brought colorado copious amounts of snow, the hike. Bierstadt is a gorgeous hike, and a pretty easy one even my senior dog doesnt get arthritis chasing mountain goats on it. Mt bierstadt, evans peak wilderness, central colorado access. The evans summit left and the west ridge seen from the summit of mt. As always, well have group camping the night prior. It worked out well that i had about a week of time to acclimate to the altitude before the big day.
Mount bierstadt and the sawtooth ridge as seen from guanella pass. Climb mount bierstadt for a sunrise summit night hike meetup. If youre looking for an easy colorado 14er close to home, maybe mount bierstadt is your ticket. Of course, experienced climbers will enjoy this relatively speaking easy mountain as well. For perspective, its located in the front range a few miles east of guanella pass, in the northernmost part of the pike national forest. Colorado 14ers maps series 1 of 16 bierstadt, evans grays. The oncefearsome or at least highly annoying willow swamps at its base have been tamed with boardwalks, and a newly rebuilt road to 11,669foot guanella pass makes it a. Jul 18, 2017 in response to the growing crisis, the usfs released these possible solutions. From guanella pass it is approximately a 7 miles 11 km hike, with a climb of. Mount bierstadt is one of colorado s fiftyfour, fourteen thousand foot mountains or a 14er. I hiked mt bierstadt over memorial day weekend 2019. Drive 12 miles to the top of guanella pass 11,700 and park in one of the two large, paved parking areas on either side of the road. Besides the joy of the hike itself, bierstadt is a stunning wildflower hike in july and august. Mount bierstadt is one of colorados fiftyfour, fourteen thousand foot mountains or a 14er.
Head through georgetown, following signs to guanella pass road, and follow it 10. So the mount evans scenic byway was born, and since it rises 154 feet higher than pikes, it can claim to be the highest paved road in. Colorado tourism colorado hotels colorado bed and breakfast colorado vacation rentals. Bierstadt 14,060ft mount evans wilderness pike national forest.
By any reasonable objective measure there are 52 14ers, and historically 54 have been. Fourteeners are mountains with atleast 14,000 feet of elevation at their summit. The 14,065foot 4,287 m fourteener is located in the mount evans wilderness of pike national forest, 9. On summer weekends, climbing mount bierstadt feels a bit like marching in a parade. What if i told you there was a 14er that you could hike to, in an easy day trip, and watch all the tourists drive to the top of mt. This has become one of the busiest summer 14er routes so the colorado fourteeners initiative cfi has recently made some major trail improvements to support the increased traffic. If youre ready to lose your 14er virginity, mount bierstadt holds a reputation for a great starter 14er. Its time for the fifth and final installment of our 14er summer meetup series, mt. On the horizon to the west i could just barely see the snow cross of mount of the. Now in his early 50s, hes taking up the hobby of mountaineering again. Leave from the north side of the bierstadt summit and begin your descent.
Its not much more than an hour outside of denver and the easiest route, the west slopes, only requires a 3 mile, 2391 foot ascent up a class 1 trail to reach its summit. To paint the scenes, bierstadt joined several journeys of the westward expansion. Only about a half a dozen people could be on the actual summit at any given time. Bierstadt lagerhaus 2875 blake street, denver, colorado 80205 rated 4. Mt everest trip reports, picture galleries, videos. In fact, there are some fourteeners in colorado that you can drive to such as pikes peak and mt. Mount bierstadt is one of colorados most popular, and easiest fourteeners. Bierstadt s peak is at an elevation of 14,060 feet. Mount bierstadt is a high mountain summit of the colorado peaks in the front range of the rocky mountains of north america.
Seeking a little bit of solitude i spied a pile of rocks about 30 feet below and 100 feet north of the summit towards sawtooth. Mount bierstadt is the 38th highest 14er in colorado at 14,060 feet. Jul 22, 2017 this is my documentary of my adventure up mt. This popular mountain is an easy drive from denver. Learn more about longs peak, estes park, colorado albert bierstadt oil artwork, painted by one of the most celebrated masters in the history of art. This is one of the easiest fourteen thousand foot peaks to hike, with amazing views at the top. Beginners guide to hiking a 14er colorado health insurance. Bierstadt is already at 12,000 ft, which makes this peak one of the easiest 14ers to hike in colorado. A description of the trail to the summit of mount bierstadt, a colorado 14er near georgetown and mount evans. I arrived in colorado on a monday, and planned on attempting mt. Climb mount bierstadt for a sunrise summit night hike. Colorado 14ers maps series 1 of 16 bierstadt, evans. Its proximity to denver, easy access and short, straightforward route make it an ideal introduction to the states high peaks not too risky, but at 14,060 feet still a.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and snowboarding and is best used from june until september. The painting is now on display at the denver art museum on loan from the denver public library. Jul 24, 2014 mount bierstadt 14,065 ft is a mountain in the front range region of the rocky mountains. Mountain hardwear, our title sponsor will be providing tents for the first 15 people that make a reservation. The mount bierstadt hike might be the best introduction to a colorado 14er. To the south is south park how appropriate while the collegiate peaks are to the southwest. Each of colorados 54 mountain peaks above 14,000 feet is graded based on how difficult it is to make the ascent.
I used that time to mentally and physically prepare myself. It is still strenuos on beginner hikers but manageable if you pace yourself. Bierstadt trail on guanella pass day hikes near denver. This is a part of my series 58 summits where i plan on summiting all of colorados 58 14ers. Bierstadt, fortunately, is not one in which you can drive almost to the top. By any reasonable objective measure there are 52 14ers, and historically 54 have been recognized the 52 plus ellingwood and north maroon. At pikes peak, you only have a 30 foot incline to summit. As with most peaks in colorado, july and august make the best months for climbing mount bierstadt. This has become one of the busiest summer 14er routes so the colorado fourteeners initiative cfi has recently made some. The main thing we had on our todo list for our colorado trip was to hike some fourteeners. Longs peak, estes park, colorado by albert bierstadt oil. Starting the hike at the guanella pass trailhead, the most popular route up the mountain is via the west slopes. From denver, head west on i70 about 45 miles and exit at georgetown exit 228. If you have any information about the snow conditions please text me at 7753403970.
My husband and his brother hope to summit mount bierstadt on october 19. Evans making it a curious asterisk among the list of 14ers, along with pikes peak, and the fact the evans and bierstadt are connected by a treacherous ridge called the sawtooth, a daunting route that some very confident. The most popular base from which to begin the ascent of mount bierstadt is guanella pass, located to the west. This site includes directions, trailhead access, elevation, gps points, maps, photography and other links and resources useful for hiking mount bierstadt. Bierstadt is located very close to denver, the high trailhead is easily accessible by car, and the climbing route is relatively easy. The oncefearsome or at least highly annoying willow swamps at its base have been tamed with boardwalks, and a newly rebuilt road to 11,669foot guanella pass makes it a snap to drive to the trailhead, an hour from denver. Mount bierstadt 14065 ft is a mountain in the front range region of the rocky mountains. Bierstadt trailhead in guanella pass, with gear testing and some other surprises. Bierstadt is popular, not just because its so close to denver, but its also one of the easier and more accessible of colorados 58 fourteen thousand foot peaks. September 20, 2010 the sun shined perfectly over the sawtooth and mt.