Thank you for visiting our MS4MS page, supporting the Rocky Mountain MS Center!

Our team will hike Mt. Bierstadt on Sunday, August 17th.

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Remember the 10 Essentials

We're hiking together, but this is NOT a supported or guided hike. Please come prepared to be self-sufficient, and remember our 10 Essentials for hiking the backcountry: https://www.pcsar.org/education-and-safety/ten-essential-items/

Getting to the Trailhead:

From the north: Take the Georgetown exit off of Interstate 70. Drive through Georgetown and follow the signs for the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway. Drive 12 miles to the top of Guanella Pass (11,700') and park in one of the two large, paved parking areas on either side of the road. The Bierstadt trail starts near the parking area on the east side of the road. The upper parking area (on the west side of the pass) has restrooms.

From the south: Take US 285 west from Denver or east from Fairplay. Drive to the town of Grant which is about 12 miles west of Bailey. In Grant, turn north on the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway and drive approx. 13 miles to Guanella Pass.

Using Coordinates: If you like maps, the UTM coordinates for our meeting point are 13S 0439017E 4383222N. See our caltopo map here: https://sartopo.com/m/TS3CLMG

This trailhead can be very busy on weekends, please plan to arrive at the meeting point prior to 6 a.m. -- we will begin at 6 a.m. Sharp!

Email cmilton@pcsar.org with questions and to receive team updates!

About MS4MS, the Rocky Mountain MS Center, and PCSAR:

MS4MS is an annual campaign raising awareness and support for the Rocky Mountain MS Center. Teams and individuals will join the MS4MS Flat 14er in Denver on June 7, and many more will also hike trails, walk laps in their own neighborhoods, set out for the peak of a 14er, or any other challenge they choose. Throughout Colorado and around the country, we're conquering our own summits for a great cause!

The Rocky Mountain MS Center is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive and integrated wellness care, supports people and their families living with multiple sclerosis (MS), offers educational programs and resources, and conducts cutting-edge research. Funds raised for MS4MS will support the programs and services of the MS Center and people in our community whose lives have been impacted by multiple sclerosis.

The Park County Search and Rescue Team (PCSAR) is an all volunteer, organization dedicated to aiding persons lost or injured in the back country of Park and neighboring counties. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation committed to serving Park County, Colorado in the many facets of wilderness emergency. For more details, visit PCSAR.ORG.