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Bierstadt Lake Trail

Length: 2.94 mi

Est. time: 1h 12m

Gain: 82 ft

Loss: 902 ft

Max elev: 9,606 ft

NetworkTrail class 3Earthhikehorse

Elevation profile

+82 ft gain · −902 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Trailhead parking (Place)

Glacier Basin Campground (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Bierstadt Lake Trail + Flattop Mountain Trail Junction - Cub Lake

6.5 mi · +1,482 ft · ~2.9 hr (est.)

Connect the dots

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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