The climb up Bierstadt was pretty quick and easy for a 14er but probably the most intimidating part of the whole thing is coming off Bierstadt, heading to the Sawtooth. Lots of sheep in the parking lot of Evans as the road up was closed. Spent another 20 minutes at Evans before heading down. The summit of Mt. It's a long walk through the willows to reach the Bierstadt / parking lot trailhead, but it was so very beautiful. Seen below is a photo looking back on Mt. The closure is at the intersection with Naylor Lake Road. Note that the cairns do NOT always follow the “trail” on the app, and that’s okay, either way is fine, the app trail runs along the peak and there’s a lot of wind so keep that in mind. Headlamps were obviously needed for most of this. Mt. The last 500 feet elevation gain to Bierstadt’s summit is a talus scramble and sporting. The sawtooth was a blast. Once there, it was a little hard to route find and we weren’t seeing any cairns for the first 1/3 or so. Start very early. Bierstadt - West Slopes Route. We crossed a beautiful meadow. Mt. Thanks to an expansive valley floor, views of the surrounding peaks (including other Front Range 14ers Torreys Peak, Grays Peak, Mt. Mt. It actually being my first 14'er, I thought it was relatively easy. Very frustrating as there was even more back tracking involved. Bierstadt is a true fourteener, with a beautiful trailhead and a quiet summit, while Mt. Sawtooth was also pretty easy to navigate as long as you are constantly looking for the cairns, which are frequent, keep good footing and stay on the actual trail. Many times I put up my poles and just crawled or death-gripped the rocks. The trip took us longer than we anticipated due to the long class two traverse to get to Mt. Evans in honor of John Evans, the second governor of the Colorado Territory from 1862 to 1865. This route hits two more 14,000 ft. “peaks” before hitting the main Evan’s summit. That's where we cut left onto The Ledge (which was definitely my favorite part), and made the ascent up the scree slope. Bierstadt and Mt. Frost blanketed the ground and a chill hung in the air as we began. The Sawtooth is No. Climbing Mt. Check here to Subscribe to notifications for new posts. The Mt. Besides the joy of the hike itself, Bierstadt is a stunning wildflower hike in July and August. Bierstadt and Mt. The willows was a breeze. But was it all worth it? There was a couple in front of me that deliberately went off trail on the sawtooth looking for more “fun” routes and ended up knocking rocks off down near where I was. Bierstadt by following the Mt. We looked back at Bierstadt, the Sawtooth, and the Gully and smiled at our accomplishment. This time we had a much longer, intense day planned. Our Hike of Mount Bierstadt September 20, 2010 - The sun shined perfectly over the Sawtooth and Mt. Please note that this road closes 1.5 miles (one-way) short of this trailhead in the winter. Be able to … The peak was named for Albert Bierstadt, a famous western landscape artist. I only saw 3 people who summited Bierstadt actually get over to Evans. There is an upper route and a lower route along the false summit. So, we both took the high road and got some more practice scrambling. Evans. Outside of Mt Evans, there are several other hikes in the area (Square Top Mountain, Gray Wolf Mountain etc.) The traverse is a class 3 route with some class 2+ scattered throughout. allusions to Dickens famous novel, but the title seemed appropriate for this day in more ways than one. Conditions were good. Weather was perfect. Seen below are photos of the willows and the chopper (check out the gallery for more pictures of the chopper). Yep, the side of the traverse that you can see as you hike up Bierstadt. This was HARD. Summitting Bierstadt was a nonissue (except it’s COLD until you get up to the sun) the trail is really well marked and maintained, LOTS of people. Naively, we figured Mt. To return, hike back the way you came. We just barely missed sunrise, but the warm glow of the sun bathing everything was still absolutely spectacular. The willows was a breeze. They are frequent and as long as you keep tracking those you'll do fine. 1. There were several people on the summit already. Bierstadt was named for Albert Bierstadt, a popular painter of Colorado Rockies in the 1800’s. Overview. Bierstadt and Mt. Saw 5 mountain goats along the way and again, keep an eye out for the cairns. Colorado’s legislature officially named Mt. Evans) Length: 10 miles Elevation Gain: 3,964' Difficulty: class 3 The Sawtooth is a classic class 3 line in Colorado's Front Range that connects Mt. Yeah…it was a bit steep…The last photo displays the remaining route on the east side of the traverse. Elevation Start: 11,669 ft. Colorado currently has no 14,000-foot peaks named after a … The gulley descent in my opinion was the hardest part of Evans, as its steepness, loose dirt, and scree made it very challenging and slow going. Trail Summary: Mt Bierstadt is a “14er” located about 60 miles from Denver. Hated every bit of it. Bierstadt (14,060ft) Mount Evans Wilderness Pike National Forest. Completed on Saturday 11/7. allusions to Dickens famous novel, but the title seemed appropriate for this day in more ways than one. Summit: Mt Bierstadt 14,060 ft, Mt Evans 14,260 ft. Total Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft. (They are also useful for icy segments.). Check out our Partner Post With MountainObsession, Mount Bierstadt – Sunset Hike June 25th 2016 – Take a Walk. (We felt like we were in Vietnam or some war zone for a moment.) They are frequent and as long as you keep tracking those you'll do fine. Choose your route wisely and … From the summit of Bierstadt, look north to see the Sawtooth and the rugged connecting ridge - 2. or so to rest, take photos, and snack. I’m sure I will enjoy this hike too. Added by Jeff Richards. Evans, 1 is a view of Bierstadt and portions of the Sawtooth ridge. When we reached the summit we paused for 15 min. Evans near the "West Evans" ridge. I’m from Bierstadt, a suburb town of the capital town of Wiesbaden in Germany. Hiked on a Monday and arrived at trailhead parking lot at 7:00 and was already full so get there early. Bierstadt, and we now knew someone was in trouble and needed mountain rescue. Although dogs are allowed to use this trail, users have reported that the scrambling after The Sawtooth can be very dangerous for them. The willows were not nearly as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Incredible view though - something out of a fantasy. Bierstadt which is one of the easier 14ers on the Front Range. Great day out on the mountain. Evans via the sawtooth during the winter. Mount Evans: Mt Evans, next to Mt. Bierstadt to Mt. Once you get to the other side there’s a nice break in climbing before you start up Mt. There was one confusing section at the start of the muddy willows, as people had made multiple trails to try and avoid the mud, so we had to spend a little of bit of time figuring out which one was the actual path (they probably all connect though). That section was dry enough that my feet didn't get wet at all but you are navigating some wetter areas near the ponds/lakes/streams and through dense willows/bushes. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Mount Bierstadt, Mount Evans, Mount Spalding via The Sawtooth, located in Arapaho National Forest, Colorado. Mount Bierstadt is a fourteener in Colorado. Trekking poles would have come in handy at the gully. We couldn’t have asked for a better day for this. Stop at each cairn until you see the next on the sawtooth—otherwise you could be like me, off trail with some hairy west exposure. Bierstadt on an autumn day can and remains spectacular. the summit of Mt Evans via a steep gully that bypasses the Sawtooth. The plan was to park on the Mt. For those that are not familiar, Mt. The view of Mt. Relatively dry. We thought we were home free at this point, but soon realized getting down the gully was no easy task. Our early morning climb up Bierstadt was a warm-up hike for what lay ahead for the rest of the day. Just follow the trail and you ll be fine! This is probably the reason we didn’t see a single other person on the trail. Bierstadt about 15 min. Pretty easy comparing to some other 14ers (holy cross I’m looking at you). Some really nice people offered to take our photo and even lent us their summit sign. The ledge looks sketchy from a distance, but as you get closer, it s not so bad. Bierstadt/Mt. – Ralph, Your email address will not be published. Elevation Start: 11,669 ft. However, it was the first time we had ever gotten to have our picture taken together on a summit. Some packed snow coming up bierstadt, brought spikes but didn’t need them. In fact, it boasts the highest paved road in America. Due to the very high elevation, any attempt at climbing a 14er should be started very early in the morning. The moves required good balance and arm strength, but this climbing portion was short. Another hour and I summited Evans. Hiking Trail Highlights Mount Bierstadt home town. Overall, there isn’t any real danger to falling here if you are wearing proper footwear and taking it slow and steady. Elevation: 11,473 ft. We did Mount Bierstadt last year, that route is shown in green in the above Google Earth maps. This is a 11.5 mile loop hike with 4100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 7-10 hours to complete. Bierstadt and traverse the ridge over to the Sawtooth, then up to Mt. For this reason, we were hesitant to climb the standard routes on these two peaks in fear of hundreds of people. I took the high route on the sawtooth, it was challenging but doable. We were very anxious to get up and over at this point. Gorgeous trail and scenery. Getting over the mental hurdle is by far the most challenging, and probably the biggest risk to one’s safety. Evans. We had no issues ascending, just be prepared for a cutting cold wind at the summit. Joke. Hike to the summit of Mt. As others have said, it can be incredibly difficult to locate the cairns, and the trail follows several sheer drop-offs over cliffs on the west side that are absolutely terrifying when the wind picks up, which it does OFTEN. Beautiful views of these mountains and I would recommend it for any avid 14er hiker. First of all, Mt. Going down the ravine sucks. The traverse got the blood pumping and it was my first class 3, but I imagine it was an easier class 3. Best part of the whole trip. 4. This part is actually quite easy, but after doing the Sawtooth and Bierstadt, your legs and body will tell you otherwise. Evans. Mt. Bierstadt and Mt Evans. Crossing this ridge is a Class 3 scramble and not for the fainthearted. Rated 4.5 /5 based on 2 customer reviews 4.5 10.25 miles 3900 ft gain - Out-and-Back Trail Save Add Review Get Directions Add Photo. Don’t be like them. Great hike and a great first class 3. The Sawtooth is a great traverse that connects Mt. This was more of a mental challenge than a physical one due to the staggering exposure. Not a huge deal, but it meant having to climb back up a bit more later. Evans. I have to do this peak in honor of my There is no trail here, but we easily wandered toward West Evans and weaved our way through the boulders interspersed throughout the mountaintop meadow. Because it is generally considered an easy climb, along with its accessibility from nearby Denver, Mount Bierstadt is one of … Once the route reaches a notch after coming up from the end of the Sawtooth the trail drops down and moves alongside the West Ridge of Evans. We clocked the whole loop at 13.5miles, and it took us 13 hours with stops for pictures, snack breaks, equipment changes and such, and unfortunately back tracking. We paused for a few photos, but managed to summit in two uneventful hours. Evans is accessible by car. Thanks for the detailed traverse description. The descent down and the traverse of The Sawtooth was slow going and difficult, more so because of not knowing the best routes to go due to easy to miss cairns (and not many of them). The Sawtooth is a great traverse that connects Mt. Bierstadt, "West Evans", and Mt. Spent 20 minutes before heading to the Sawtooth. Go slow and take your time. Only a couple moments of real nerves. Bierstadt is named after first summiter Albert Bierstadt, a German-American painter best known for his dramatic landscapes of the American West. Took me 1 hour to get through it from Bierstadt summit to the ridge up to Evans. Anyone with moderate confidence should be able to do this section of the hike fairly easily. Many sections are slippery and steep, watch your footing. Mt. Saw 5 mountain goats along the way and again, keep an eye out for the cairns. Spent another 20 minutes at Evans before heading down. Your email address will not be published. Hated every bit of it. The blue shows the new route we took to do the Bierstadt-Sawtooth-Evans combo. Mount Evans Wilderness is located approximately 40 miles west of Denver, Colorado. My Fitbit and GPS both read 11.25 miles at the end. With the road being closed there were zero people up there, besides a couple cyclists. Seen below are photos of the gully and valley. Looking west from the summit View of Evans from Mt Bierstadt Summit of Mount Bierstadt – 14,065 ft. To get to our next trailhead, we had to descend the 3300 ft on our bikes down Guenella Pass and back into Georgetown. We found a quiet spot towards the north side of the peak that looked down towards the traverse to mentally prep. Climbing Mt. Mt Bierstadt, Mt Evans via the "tour de abyss" route. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. It is still strenuos on beginner hikers but manageable if you pace yourself. Notice the Sawtooth in the background. These were my 7th and 8th 14ers and definitely the most challenging hike I’ve ever done. Flowers were in full bloom everywhere, and a gorgeous waterfall splashed the valley wall behind us. Evans. Evans (which boasts the "highest paved road in America") has the over-exploited feel of a raucous amusement park ride. We came from just above the snow drift. Photo by Brent D. Mount Bierstadt is one of Colorado’s most popular, and easiest fourteeners. While the scree was annoying, bouldering was a rather fun challenge. Mike and I enjoyed reading and hearing about this exciting hike! 15 Dec 2004 - by John Simpson. Seen below are photos from Mt. Evans via Sawtooth. Bierstadt and Mt. We paused for a pop-tart, since the visible parking lot looked extremely far away. Midway between the traverse, climbers are greeted with a large gendarme (spike rock/isolated spire found on a ridge). The Mt. This is a 11.5 mile loop hike with 4100 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 7-10 hours to complete. Bierstadt is relatively easy for a 14r. Relatively dry. After repeated checks of the weather on Mountain Forecast up until 4:00 am on Saturday morning, we determined it was the perfect day to attempt the infamous Sawtooth route that connects 14ers Mt. This was probably the most challenging portion because the beginning of the path was steep and full of loose rock and dirt. 10/5/20 The GF and I left Denver at 3:30am and started the Bierstadt trail and ascent at 5am. The chopper flew towards the summit of Mt. At some point in the willows, we looked upward in response to a loud noise. Thankfully another group caught up with us halfway across, and we tackled the gendarme together as we couldn't find the route around it. Another hour and I summited Evans. Left the lot at 7:30a and made the summit at 9:15a. If you have the energy, you can extend the hike by continuing to Mount Evans itself. It honestly seemed to take forever. Evans was definitely our least favorite part of this trip. Summit: Mt Bierstadt 14,060 ft, Mt Evans 14,260 ft. Total Elevation Gain: 3,700 ft. Evans Road near 13,000 and make the high traverse up Bierstadt's East Ridge, across the Sawtooth, up Mt. Made it to Mt Evans at 12:30pm. The slog up Evans felt real long. Perfect conditions. There aren't many cairns getting you to the gully that leads back to the parking lot. Bierstadt), and the close proximity to Denver have contributed to very heavy use. 3. Most of the path was at least 4 feet wide. When it comes to 14ers these 2 peaks are as easy as they come. Bierstadt and the Sawtooth. Evans and 14,060' Mt. With a green light on weather, we left the house in the dark shortly after 4:00 am and began the drive to Georgetown and up Guanella Pass. Seen below are early morning photos of the Sawtooth as we made our way toward her. Left the lot at 7:30a and made the summit at 9:15a. The willows lead back to the standard Bierstadt trail just east of Scott Gomer Creek, the creek you have to cross to get to Bierstadt. Lots of bouldering at the top, followed by scree. Is was LONG, clocking in at just under 14 miles and 11 hours round trip but the weather was gorgeous all day and we met some great people along the way! Mt Bierstadt to Mt Evans via the sawtooth - 14ers - YouTube Peaks: Mt Bierstadt, Mt Evans (sorted/filed as Bierstadt, Evans) ; Place: Colorado Difficulty: some semi-technical ice, ice axe, crampons, helmet, snowshoes, snow travel . First of all, Mt. Bierstadt. Evans Scenic Byway ascends a non-wilderness corridor into the center of the Wilderness. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is best used from May until October. Mt Evans via Sawtooth Ridge Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars) Distance: 11.76 miles RT . August 21, 2015 September 9, 2015 Jeff Garmire September 9, 2015 Jeff Garmire Bierstadt early in the morning. We chose to hike Mt. Would we do this again? to 6:00 am and already several cars and groups were prepping to go up Mt. Mt. Mount Evans Wilderness is located approximately 40 miles west of Denver, Colorado. Took me 1 hour to get through it from Bierstadt summit to the ridge up to Evans. Unfortunately, due to a very large snow drift located higher on the traverse, we were forced to downclimb a little lower than we wanted to on the route. It was hard at times to find a route on the sawtooth since the cairns were hard to spot. My feet and knees were wrecked descending this. Hikers must take Guanella Pass Road to reach this trailhead. Mt. The summit has bathrooms, a storm shelter, observatory, large parking lot, and what looked to be a gift shop. Seen below are photos of the west side of the traverse and a video clip. The gully isn’t hard to find. We had previously placed waypoints into our GPS that led us right to the gully. Walking through the willows feels like trying to navigate a haunted forest. Evans (which boasts the "highest paved road in America") has the over-exploited feel of a raucous amusement park ride. Yes we expected it to be long and in no way easy, but summiting it was very slow going due to the seemingly endless scrambling, and again made more difficult with easy to miss cairns, and with multiple routes of cairns to confuse things further. Bierstadt and the Sawtooth on the trail to Mt. Evans (Front Range) - Combo Approach via Sawtooth Traverse (Class 3) Attempted 8/5/15 10.25 miles round trip 7.5 hrs RT Easy 14ers (Class 2) - Moderate Traverse (Class 3) +3,900' net elevation gain Equipment: Sunblock (at that elevation, you'll feel the sun) Tech shell (you will want a shell to protect you from the… On the summit of Mount Bierstadt, you will see a transverse ridge known as the Sawtooth. The summit was quite crowded. We wanted a nice challenge, so opted for the direct up and over climb. There was a trail, but it was very steep and loose (average 43% grade). A lot of back tracking and wasted time and energy due to this. We donned our helmets and proceeded with our next task of down climbing the steep incline towards the saddle. We enjoyed a climb up this mountain last September. Distance: 7 mi (RT) Elevation Gain: 2,850ft Elevation Min/Max: 11,669 to 14,060ft Onward to the next one! Best part of the whole trip. Completed the entire hike in 6:30, from 7:15 am to 1:45 pm. Hiking trip report, map, and photos for Mount Bierstadt, Mount Evans, Mount Spalding via The Sawtooth, located in Arapaho National Forest, Colorado. Mount Bierstadt is a fourteener in Colorado. Road was closed about 2 miles leading up to the Bierstadt trailhead so that adds about 4 miles round trip. Evans, as with The Sawtooth, I stress to diligently search for the cairns when ascending the boulder scrambling fields, as they're easy to miss. Don’t be fooled towards the end - it looks like the Crestone House sits on the summit but that’s where the parking lot is for Mt. It gets its name from several aretes (jagged knife-like rock formations) that line up to look like the teeth of a saw. Mt. Last week Delaney and I decided we wanted to hike one of the 14ers. It isn’t worth it to break something or fall. Fourteeners are mountains with atleast 14,000 feet of elevation at their summit. The worn trail keeps you to the S of the Sawtooth ridge and I only came to 2 spots that could be considered tricky. Bierstadt (14,060 ft.): Barren peaks form a rocky barrier between Mt. Absolutely! Made it to Mt Evans at 12:30pm. Mt Evans via Sawtooth Ridge Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5 Stars) Distance: 11.76 miles RT . Luckily, there is a mostly decent path that follows along the traverse and steadily upwards. Evans; retrace route Once you join back up with the main trail its a quick walk back to the lot. All in all, enjoyed the day and Bierstadt is a 14r that I will take friends and family on when they come to Denver. The cairns are difficult to follow in the sawtooth and from there to Mt Evan’s peak. You two are inspiring! Free Outside. We both decided to take what looked like a class 3 route that we thought would circumvent and then reconvene with the main trail without losing any elevation. Evans (after quite a bit more hiking). Leave from the north side of the Bierstadt summit and begin your descent towards the saddle between the two peaks. The trail is still open, but you must factor in the extra distance along the road. The path led us now into the dreaded willows. Evans loop via Sawtooth ridge. Mt. We were excited to have gotten safely through this crux and were ready for the next challenge, the ledges. Tourists were everywhere. Finding the path down was a little trickier. We settled on bagging two of them in a day by hiking up Mt Bierstadt and then take the traverse over to Mt Evans. Mount Bierstadt is connected to Evans, the former Rosalie, by a ridge. Mount Bierstadt, The Sawtooth, and Mount Evans Loop is a 16.4 kilometer heavily trafficked loop trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a river and is rated as difficult. We approached the trailhead for Mt. Gaiters would be helpful in the willows, but aren’t necessary. It is still strenuos on beginner hikers but manageable if you pace yourself. The path loses 1,726 ft. in 1 mile according to our GPS. Mt. While this Class 2 route is shorter than the Bierstadt-Evans combination or the eastern approach via the Chicago Lakes trail, this ascent does not use an official trail. A paved road takes you all the way from Denver to the parking area, so this is a very easy hike to access from the city. In the process you will also traverse The Sawtooth that separates these two mountains. Evans Road and if you walk over there you actually missed the summit and have to turn around and do the 0.6 mile switchback trail. Started my all trails late but my Garmin logged 11.6miles. Scan the Sawtooth's jagged ridgeline to the NE to find Bierstadt's neighboring 14er, Mt. Take it slow and it's very doable actually. To keep myself sane hiking these popular peaks on a Sunday I decided to switch it up and take the class 3 route up Bierstadt’s East ridge, over the sawtooth connecting Bierstadt and Evans and back to the car. Be prepared for thick mud once you get mostly down and before you meet back up w the Bierstadt trail. 2. Once to the top we saw a momma and two baby mountain goats! Seen below are photos of the initial descent of the traverse looking downward as well as back up to the summit of Mt. It gets its name from several aretes (jagged knife-like rock formations) that line up to look like the teeth of a saw. Evans. We felt a sense of accomplishment as we gazed back on our completed path. Epic hike! Thus, we made the creek crossing one more time and were about three-quarters of a mile from the parking lot. Bierstadt to Mt. Photo by Brent D. Mount Bierstadt is one of Colorado’s most popular, and easiest fourteeners. The Mt Bierstadt hike starts off easy, from the most popular starting point Guanella Pass Road, dipping down from the parking lot into a marshy valley floor. Below is a look back from the summit of Evans at the West Ridge, the peak marked 14,252 ft is sometimes called “West Evans.”. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The Sawtooth route is a fun class 3 ridge that you can pick your own route depending on how tough you want it to be. Evans is also home to the HIGHEST PAVED ROAD IN THE UNITED STATES! If only the mud had not been there. The side that greets hikers and climbers with sheer cliffs that drop a thousand below to the valley. Mt Bierstadt, just east of Guanella Pass, is located in the Mount Evans Wilderness of the Pike National Forest. After this, we were home free on a wide open field. 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