Bierstadt Lake can be reached from Bear Lake, from the Park and Ride, or from its own trailhead. The latter is the shortest.
| Trailhead | Bierstadt Lake Trailhead |
| Starting Elevation | 8,859′ (2,700 m) |
| Ending Elevation | 9,414′ (2,869 m) |
| Round Trip Distance | 2.1 mi (3.4 km) |
| Route Description | From the parking lot/bus stop, the trail climbs the side of Bierstadt Moraine in a series of switchbacks. A few yards after reaching the top of the climb, make a right turn at the trail junction to reach the network of trails around the lake. |
| Blog Entries | June 2019 |
