Georgetown CO

Cell Coverage on Mount Bierstadt Trail

Popular 14er known as a great introduction to high altitude hiking.

Trail Stats

Length 7.0 miles
Difficulty hard
Elevation Gain 2850 ft
Peak Elevation ~12850 ft

Cell Coverage by Carrier

Verizon Poor
AT&T No Coverage
T-Mobile No Coverage

Our Recommendation

Cell coverage is limited on this trail. Verizon may work in some areas. Bring a satellite communicator for emergencies.

Safety Tips for This Trail

  • Download offline maps before your hike
  • Consider a satellite communicator (Garmin inReach, Zoleo, SPOT)
  • Tell someone your hiking plan and expected return time
  • Carry a paper map and compass as backup

Recommended Gear

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Garmin inReach Mini 2

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ZOLEO Satellite Communicator

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