About Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
The [Guanella Pass Scenic Byway](https://www.codot.gov/travel/scenic-byways/north-central/guanella-pass), can be accessed from either Grant or Georgetown. The south side of the Byway is located on the [Pike National Forest/South Platte Ranger District](https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/about-forest/districts/?cid=fseprd565545) and provides access to several hiking trails: Geneva Creek Trail ( 697), Whiteside Trail ( 697.A), Threemile Trail ( 635), Burning Bear Trail ( 601), Abyss Lake Trail ( 602) South Park Trail ( 600), Rosalie Trail ( 603) and Bierstadt Trail ( 711). There is also a short interpretive trail with a good viewpoint at the Guanella Pass summit. This is accessed from the west end of the upper/west parking area. Developed campgrounds include Burning Bear and Geneva Park. The north side of the byway is located on the [Arapaho National Forest/Clear Creek Ranger…
- Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
- Where: 9 mi south of Georgetown, CO · 39.59496, -105.71098
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosalie | Horse | at camp | 13.0 mi |
| Mt. Bierstadt | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Guanella Pass Overlook | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| South Park | Horse | 0.2 mi | 11.1 mi |
| Silver Dollar Lake | Horse | 1.2 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Hells Hole | Horse | 2.9 mi | 6.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Breckenridge (Dark Sky Community), 19 mi.
Dump station: 23.8 mi
Propane: 13.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Guanella Pass Campground 1.2 mi
- Designated Campsite 3.7 mi
- Desigated Campsite 3.7 mi
- Clear Lake Campground 3.8 mi
- Designated Campsite 4.1 mi
- Designated Campsite 4.6 mi