Planning a first timer.
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mrvwbug
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Re: Planning a first timer.
I would also second the recommendation of Bierstadt for someone who is coming in from out of town, it usually isn't quite as crowded as Grays and Torreys though can still fill up so plan on being there early. The main benefit to Bierstadt is paved trailhead (so any rental car will do) and much better nearby camping in the Guanella Pass area.
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ezabielski
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Re: Planning a first timer.
I think Bierstadt is definitely more popular than G/T from what I've seen of multiple summits of each of them.mrvwbug wrote:I would also second the recommendation of Bierstadt for someone who is coming in from out of town, it usually isn't quite as crowded as Grays and Torreys though can still fill up so plan on being there early. The main benefit to Bierstadt is paved trailhead (so any rental car will do) and much better nearby camping in the Guanella Pass area.
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peter303
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Re: Planning a first timer.
Good point. I looked for camping every weekend this September. About half of the maintained campsites close on Labor Day. The other half close the last Sunday in September. Friday & Saturday just about every reservable spot (reserve america) is reserved due to tree color and elk watching. I have been tending to camp on Sunday night and sneak into work late to avoid the crowds. A handful of campgrounds are open in the winter.asbochav wrote: Best to check the Forest Service websites or phone to check when official campsites will close for the season - also they can answer your questions re: dispersed camping - which definitely is available and legal in many national forests.
