Byers Peak
Trailhead Byers Peak Trailhead Drive there
Byers Peak Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
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 .
Byers Peak Trail (#12)
Length : Byers Peak Trailhead at parking area gate to the peak - 4.4. miles. (NOTE: Bicycles can ride the first 1.9 miles of this trail to the bike rack at the end of the Forest Service Road. This leaves an additional 2.5 miles to the peak.) Distances are one way.
Elevation : 10,780 feet at the trailhead; 12,804 feet at Byers Peak
Trail Description : The trail starts at the gate and follows the road to the Byers Peak Trailhead of the single track hiking trail. This section of the trail can be used by both hikers and mountain bikers. At the single track hiking trailhead, there is a spot to leave mountain bikes. From here to the top of Byers Peak, the trail is approximately 1.8 miles and is steep, with some bouldering required. The steep sub-alpine slopes do not provide any camping and hikers should be prepared for a stiff wind at tree line that generally blows atop the mountain. There is good fishing in the few small lakes just below Byers Peak although they require some strenuous cross-country hiking. Remnants of snow fields usually remain along the trail until the first or second week of July.
Latlong : 39.8644829; -105.9822561
View a printable trail profile here.
View a trail map here .
Restrictions <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/arp/specialplaces/?cid=fsm91_058248">Wilderness regulations</a> apply in Byers Peak Wilderness including: <ul><li>Mechanized/motorized travel is prohibited.</li><li>Portions of the trail are located within the Fraser Experimental Forest where dispersed camping is prohibited.</li><li>Do not camp or build campfires within 100 feet of developed trails or bodies of water.</li><li>Pets must be under control at all times.</li><li>Group size is limited to 12 people and/or livestock. </li><li>Practice <a href="http://lnt.org/why/7-principles/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhsvkoYej7AIVjYTICh2FQgqwEAAYASABEgK3nvD_BwE">Leave No Trace principles.</a></li></ul>
Keyser Ridge Trailhead 3.5 mi one way · the Forest Service's write-up
The Keyser Ridge Trailhead is a minor trailhead located near the Byers Peak Wilderness , providing access to both non-motorized and motorized trails.
View a COTREX area map here .
Note: The access road to this trailhead is closed to motor vehicles between Nov. 15 and June 15.
Keyser Ridge Trail (#19)
Length : 3.5 miles ONE-WAY
Elevation : 10,600 feet at end of FSR 140; 11,600 feet at junction of Lake Evelyn and Kinney Creek trails
Trail Description : The trail begins on an old logging road which continues for approximately one mile along the ridge top. The trail drops slightly from the ridge and becomes a single track. There is a short, steep section but soon the trail emerges onto the ridgeline where the trail grade becomes moderate again, crossing into the Byers Peak Wilderness . The trail continues along the side of the ridge until a saddle is reached overlooking Lake Evelyn. Near the saddle, there are several different routes: hikers can descend down to the Lake Evelyn Trail (#15), Kinney Creek Trail (#22) , or follow the St. Louis Divide Trail (#17).
High clearance vehicle is needed to reach the Keyser Ridge Trailhead . Trailers are not recommended.
Latlong : 39.873927; -106.020913
Download a trail summary here.
View a trail map here .
Kinney Creek Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
Trailhead providing access to Byers Peak Wilderness via the Kinney Creek Trail #22.
Restrictions Bicycles and snowmobiles prohibited in wilderness. Pets must be under control in Wilderness.
Lake Evelyn Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
The Lake Evelyn Trailhead provides access to several trails in the Byers Peak Wilderness . There are no facilities.
Note: The access road to this trailhead is closed to motor vehicles between Nov. 15 and June 15. A 4-wheel drive, high clearance vehicle is recommend to reach this trailhead.
View a COTREX area map here .
Restrictions Wilderness regulations apply in the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recarea/?recid=80800">Byers Peak Wilderness</a>: <ul><li>Mechanized/motorized travel is prohibited.</li><li>Do not camp or build campfires within 100 feet of developed trails or bodies of water.</li><li>Pets must be under control at all times.</li><li>Group size is limited to 12 people and/or livestock. </li><li>Practice <a href="https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhsvkoYej7AIVjYTICh2FQgqwEAAYASABEgK3nvD_BwE">Leave No Trace principles</a>.</li></ul>Unless seasonal restrictions are in effect, campfires must be attended at all times and cold to the touch with the bare hand before being abandoned. Collection of dead and down wood is allowed; do not break branches from standing trees for firewood.