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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

☀️ Clear sky

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32°
Feels 15°FSummit · 14,060 ft
6:29 AM7:37 PM
FREEZINGDANGEROUS WINDHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

48mph

Precip

3%

Humid

93%

Elev Δ

+2400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

33°46°

Hourly Forecast

10 AM

⛅

39°

24mph

11 AM

⛅

43°

27mph

12 PM

⛅

45°

28mph

1 PM

⛅

46°

25mph

2 PM

🌨️

35°

25mph

3 PM

☀️

42°

31mph

4 PM

☀️

43°

29mph

5 PM

☀️

41°

26mph

6 PM

☀️

41°

21mph

7 PM

🌧️

34°

11mph

8 PM

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33°

7mph

9 PM

⛅

35°

8mph

Summit Conditions

39°F→−7°→32°F

Wet lapse rate: 2.7°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 9:47:36 AM · America/Denver

Updated Aug 30, 9:47 AM UTC

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