Mt. Bierstadt - Colorado 14er Dayhike

Mount Bierstadt (14,065 ft) is a mountain in the Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains. It is one of 54 fourteeners in Colorado. It was named for Albert Bierstadt, a popular painter of Colorado's Rockies of the 19th century. Along with Mount Evans, Bierstadt is the closest 14'er to Denver. It’s not much more than an hour outside of Denver and the West Slopes, only requires a 3 mile, 2,391 foot ascent up a class 1 trail to reach its summit. Because of its easiness and accessibility Mount Bierstadt is popular with novice peakbaggers. If you climb it during the summer months expect to share the summit with lots of other hikers.
Amongst more experienced hikers, Mount Bierstadt is a popular place for conditioning climbs and winter ascents. The year around access from Guanella Pass definately adds to the popularity of this peak in winter.
For those interested in adding some challenge, there are longer, more difficult routes available. One of these is the class 3 Sawtooth ridge which connects Mount Bierstadt with Mount Evans. A long day can made by climbing Mount Bierstadt, Mount Evans, and Mount Spalding.