Is Byers Peak Trail Open?

The Byers Peak Wilderness is a U.S. Wilderness Area located in Arapaho National Forest in north central Colorado. The 8,913-acre wilderness was established in 1993 and named after its highest point, Byers Peak.

What elevation is Byers Peak?

The highest is Byers Peak with an elevation of 12,804 feet accessible via the Byers Peak Trail.

Who is Byers Peak named after?

At 12,804 feet, Byers is named for William Byers, who in 1859 at age 28 brought a printing press to Colorado's capital to start The Rocky Mountain News.

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