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Tour d'Abyss (Mt Bierstadt, Sawtooth, Mt Evans)


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Tour d'Abyss (Mt Bierstadt, Sawtooth, Mt Evans)

This is not a fast hike; rather it is a scramble on good quality class 3 rock. See popular 14ers Mts Bierstadt and Evans from a unique vantage point; loose the crowds.

This trip takes you around Abyss Lake. Starting a few hairpin turns below Mt Evans summit, go clockwise around Abyss Lake. Scramble over the south-east ridge of Mt Bierstadt to the summit. Then follow Sawtooth Ridge across to the Evans-Spalding saddle, Finish the route by summiting Mt Evans and returning to your car.

  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Length: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
  • 14,268 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Area (formerly Mount Evans), Clear Creek Ranger District (ARNF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 8
  • Maximum Party Size: 15
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 15
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