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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

Use Caution
38°
Feels 26°FSummit · 14,060 ft
5:48 AM8:28 PM
BELOW FREEZINGWINDY

Wind

26mph

Precip

0%

Humid

64%

Elev Δ

+2400ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

44°52°

Hourly Forecast

8 AM

☀️

44°

7mph

9 AM

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47°

9mph

10 AM

⛅

49°

8mph

11 AM

⛅

51°

9mph

12 PM

⛅

51°

10mph

1 PM

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52°

14mph

2 PM

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52°

16mph

3 PM

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48°

8mph

4 PM

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51°

16mph

5 PM

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47°

11mph

6 PM

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50°

19mph

7 PM

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47°

20mph

Summit Conditions

50°F→−12°→38°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 7:14:42 AM · America/Denver

Updated Jul 16, 7:14 AM UTC

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