Fraser, Colorado · Grand County · Facility
The Byers Peak Trailhead provides access to the Byers Peak Wilderness.This is an unconventional trailhead in that hikers must travel over 1.8 miles of road before arriving at the trail to the peak. Visitors are welcome to bicycle this first 1.8 miles and leave the bicycle at the provided bike rack.Note: The access road…
The Byers Peak Trailhead provides access to the Byers Peak Wilderness.This is an unconventional trailhead in that hikers must travel over 1.8 miles of road before arriving at the trail to the peak. Visitors are welcome to bicycle this first 1.8 miles and leave the bicycle at the provided bike rack.Note: The access road to this trailhead is closed to motor vehicles between Nov. 15 and June 15.View a COTREX area map here.
From Fraser, CO, take County Road 73 SW to Forest Road 160 into the Fraser Experimental Forest. Turn right on Forest Road 164 and follow to the trailhead.
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