Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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There are some free dispersed sites off Bruno Gulch rd on Guenella Pass. You have to walk into the woods a little ways, but still really easy.
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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For the first come first serve tent-sites in the nearby campgrounds to Bierstadt, any insight on how early to arrive to snag one of these the day before attempting to summit? Once secured, are these sites 1 day only stays? I don’t wanna impose on somebody’s fun by waiting on them to leave so any etiquette tips would be appreciated. TIA
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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benjaminfox wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 9:47 pm Thanks everyone. I will probably go the hotel route near Georgetown. Is there enough parking available, especially if I'm there by 5:30 a.m.?
Thanks!
Renting a car and worrying about parking it seems like a waste. Just hire an Uber to drive you as far up the mountain as you want, and another to take you back down.
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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If the reservation is a problem, you can climb Evans from the Guanella Pass side. Starts at the Bierstadt trailhead. Its longer, but not hard. The issue is getting through the Willows. That really sucks. Easy to get lost or taken way off course. Its an option, but be prepared for tedious bushwhacking. Wear sleeves and long pants for that section. Having done it in years so not sure what kind of shape the "path" is in.
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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Orionxii wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 10:29 am For the first come first serve tent-sites in the nearby campgrounds to Bierstadt, any insight on how early to arrive to snag one of these the day before attempting to summit?
Regardless of how early you arrive it'll most likely be at least an hour too late...

I just simply wouldn't count on those campgrounds at all without a backup plan. And wouldn't count on having reception at Guanella Pass for calling a ride either.

Cheap hotel in Georgetown is my standard solution, or arrive after dark and roll the dice on discreetly sleeping in your vehicle and hoping to not get run off...
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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seano wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 11:35 am
benjaminfox wrote: Fri May 27, 2022 9:47 pm Thanks everyone. I will probably go the hotel route near Georgetown. Is there enough parking available, especially if I'm there by 5:30 a.m.?
Thanks!
Renting a car and worrying about parking it seems like a waste. Just hire an Uber to drive you as far up the mountain as you want, and another to take you back down.

Uhhh I wouldn't count on an uber on gnuella pass
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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Slight change of topic, but didn't feel this warranted its own post. What time do you think it is necessary to arrive at the Bierstadt trailhead to secure a parking spot? I am planning to do the sawtooth this weekend coming out of the Springs. My initial plan was to leave around 12 PM on a friday night, but would prefer to leave around 2 AM if possible. Will I be fine with parking arriving at 4 AM (it is a 2 hr drive)?
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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Don't worry about parking on Guanella regardless of time. Its not like the issues at Grays. You can always park on the road. Just adds a little distance. No biggy.

...unless you're one of those hikers who doesn't like to walk.
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...unless you're one of those hikers who doesn't like to walk.
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Give it a break, mtree. Believe it or not, some people have good reason for not wanting to hike all the way up Como road and other long approaches. People actually do struggle with knee problems and past injuries. If you're not one of them, be thankful and cut the snide comments.
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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RhodoRose wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:27 am Give it a break, mtree. Believe it or not, some people have good reason for not wanting to hike all the way up Como road and other long approaches. People actually do struggle with knee problems and past injuries. If you're not one of them, be thankful and cut the snide comments.
Plus, some of us just have no interest in hiking where we can drive :mrgreen:
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Re: Bierstadt & Evans Camping

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mtree wrote: Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:17 am ...unless you're one of those hikers who doesn't like to walk.
Tha'ts a good one! :lol:
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