Byer's Peak Trail - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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Byers Peak is an iconic mountain just west of Winter Park and Fraser that climbs to 12,804 feet. Discover this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Winter Park, Colorado. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 46 min to complete.he best times to visit this trail are June through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.Address : Byer's Peak Trail, Colorado, USA
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National ForestsArapaho National Forest is a National Forest located in north-central Colorado, United States. The region is managed jointly with the Roosevelt National Forest and the Pawnee National Grassland from the United States Forest Service office in Fort Collins, Colorado. It has a wildlife refuge which manages a protection for all birds and mammals. The forest includes part of the high Rockies and river valleys in the upper watershed of the Colorado River and South Platte River.
Byers Peak WildernessByers Peak Wilderness encompasses 8,801 acres in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Grand County containing a variety of eco-zones. It was established in 1993 and named after its highest point, Byers Peak. The wilderness contains two glacial lakes, two peaks over 12,500 feet, and 23 miles of trails.
Mount NystromMount Nystrom is located in the southern portion of the Wind River Range and right on the Continental Divide. It is one of the most easily accessible 12,000 foot peaks in the entire range; with round trip hiking distances ranging from 10-14 miles. A good trekking destination and also there are so many things to see and do.
Vasquez Peak WildernessVasquez Peak is one of the state's most recent wilderness areas. It is part of 100,000 acres of roadless terrain in the area, which includes the Byers Peak Wilderness, the Fraser Experimental Forest, and the Williams Fork - Ptarmigan Peak roadless area. The summits of the Vasquez Mountains are generaly in the twelve thousand foot range. Although the terrain of these mountains consists of much rolling tundra.
Cozens Ranch MuseumCozens Ranch Museum brings to life pioneer times of the late 1800s at the first homestead of the Fraser Valley. Travel back to the days of stagecoach travel and pioneer ranching. Exhibits at the Cozens Ranch Museum include a broad range of artifacts, photographs, and stories dedicated to the Cozens family as well as other early settlers local to the area.
Jones PassJones Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 3.804m (12,480ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary between Clear Creek and Grand counties, in the U.S. state of Colorado. The road to the summit has a relatively good road surface given the high altitude at pass. It's one of the highest roads of Colorado.
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Grand CountyGrand County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado, which is home to a wonderful blend of valleys, lakes and peaks. Although Winter Park is the most known, Granby is actually the largest town. The county seat is Hot Sulphur Springs.
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