Guanella Pass Trailhead, Idaho Springs: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#3 of 4 Hiking areas in Idaho Springs

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

13.4 km from the center of Idaho Springs

Rating breakdown

5 ★82%
4 ★16%
3 ★2%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

Guanella Pass Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

fs.usda.gov

(970) 295-6710

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Guanella Pass Trailhead?: Guanella Pass Trailhead is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 255 reviews.
How does Guanella Pass Trailhead rank in Idaho Springs?: Guanella Pass Trailhead is #3 of 4 Hiking areas in Idaho Springs by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Guanella Pass Trailhead located?: Guanella Pass Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 — 13.4 km from the center of Idaho Springs.
How can I contact Guanella Pass Trailhead?: Phone: (970) 295-6710 · Website: fs.usda.gov

Reviews (8)

Charles Flake 2024 Jun 17

It's a great place, lovely views. Bierstadt is a cakewalk peak that you can do in 3 hours round trip with some hustle. A lot of people show up so if you want to park in the lot and not on the road, get here before 5a - probably closer to 4a.

I 2022 Sep 29

9/28/22 - all pics are all new and was just taken today.

It’s a must see!!! Gorgeous!!!Videos and pics don’t do justice. The air is so fresh and clean. Being with nature will make you happy and feel 👍🏼 good!

Make sure to bring a sweater or a jacket. 80 in Denver and low 50’s once you’re up there.

The fall has come.

Chris Holden 2021 Sep 15

Excellent views while driving in. Hiked Bierstadt a few times and have found it a peaceful hike as you spend time on the mountain. Glad I was prepared for weather as it went from wind to rain to sleet and white out snow in a matter of minutes. Had a tracking app to keep me on trail w/o cell service as I couldn't see the trail ahead. Great hike on spring snow too! My 1st 14er of many to climb

Justina Poliakova 2020 Oct 21

Great trail with beautiful views! I guess we were lucky and it wasn’t crowded at all. Enjoyed it. Good that I took binoculars with me because we saw some mountain goats on the way.
Also we stayed at the campground for the night and saw a moos walking by very close to us. That was scenic.

Brian Baker 2020 Sep 09

Crazy-packed on a summer's weekend morning!! The trailhead itself has a restroom and is well-maintained, yet not nearly enough parking to accommodate the large number of weekend warriors and hikers, mainly because it supports trails to both Bierstadt and Squaretop. The trails themselves are clearly marked and improved, with obvious cairns and well-maintained pathways.

Emily Hooper 2019 Sep 29

Beautiful views from every direction. The color of the small lakes are gorgeous. Hiked Mt. Bierstadt which makes the views even better. Parking lot and bathrooms were clean. Highly recommend to go during the week to avoid a lot of traffic.

Amber Hale 2018 Sep 05

This trail is so much fun! It was my first 14er and one I will never forget! It has amazing views from start to finish! In the beginning it starts out easy and is actually a little deceiving but once you get closer to the top, it’s pretty challenging but doable if you’re at a decent fitness level. I saw lots of families on the trail as well who went up a good ways and went back down. It’s easy to stop and turn around whenever you need to. When we were getting near the top, my lungs were definitely burning and had to make several stops but once we made it to the top it was phenomenal! Views all around and even some snow patches plus marmots at the top were hilarious and very curious. I would suggest you start early because the afternoons can have some rain in the summertime and we even got a tiny bit of hail on the way down. I seriously can’t say enough about this experience and I recommend it to all!

Eric 2018 Jul 23

If your not used to the altitude, you'll be out of breath quickly. The views were great and a must. Trail is long and will take several hours to complete.