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Bierstadt Lake Loop

based on 4 tracks & routes #151 hike out of 250 in
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6.6 mi
Distance
3 hrs 37 min
Time
terrain
1,142 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate loop trail to Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

This trail goes by Bierstadt Trail Head.

This is an alternate route for Steep Mountain Loop.


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    2 years, 6 months ago
    Beautiful hike with a steady climb all the way to the lake. No snow on, or even near, the trail until we got up to Bierstadt. A little muddy and a little wet but very managebale with waterproof boots.
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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