Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
Pike National Forest, Clear Creek County, CO
Point-to-point trail in Pike National Forest, Clear Creek County, CO. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 23.6 mi (37.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,284 ft (1,001 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 15 min
- High point
- 11,663 ft (3,555 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Lostfork Basecamp 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Picnic area: Geneva Creek Picnic Area 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Trailhead: Threemile Creek 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Whiteside Campground 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from start
- Waterfall 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Abyss Trailhead 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Guanella Pass Campground 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Campsite: Clear Lake Campground 18 mi (28.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21 mi (33.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 22.9 mi (36.9 km) from start
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Questions about Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
How long is Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway is 23.6 mi (37.9 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 15 min. It climbs 3,284 ft (1,001 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,663 ft (3,555 m).
How hard is Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?
Drinking water on the way at 15 mi (24.1 km), 15.1 mi (24.3 km), 18 mi (29 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.4 mi (3.8 km), 13.1 mi (21.1 km), 18.1 mi (29.1 km).
Is Guanella Pass Scenic Byway shaded?
Mostly exposed (29% under trees).
What can you do on Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Guanella Pass Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
- Geneva Creek Trail Pike National Forest · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Whiteside Trail Pike National Forest · Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.7 km)
- Threemile Trail Mount Evans Wilderness · Expert · 14.3 mi (23 km)
- Twin Cones Road Pike National Forest · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Burning Bear Trail Pike National Forest · Expert · 11.8 mi (19 km)
- Terminal Moraine Interp Loop Pike National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Abyss Lake Trail Mount Evans Wilderness · Expert · 16.9 mi (27.1 km)
- Ben Tyler Trail Lost Creek Wilderness · Expert · 11.8 mi (18.9 km)
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