Near Bear Creek Trail (#666)
Bear Creek Crossing on Bear Creek Trail (#666).
Near Bear Creek Trail (#666)
Beautiful view of waterfall and rocky terrain glistening after rainfall.
Near Bear Creek Trail (#666)
Some great views from Bear Creek.
Near Bear Creek Trail (#666)
Waterfall near the end of Bear Creek Trail (#666). Follow the "Dead End" trail sign.
Near Bear Creek Trail (#666)
View of Tenney Crags from High Drive.

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Bear Creek Trail (#666)

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A steep trail following Bear Creek and connecting High Drive to Jones Park.
0.4
mi
Distance
231
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Less CrowdedRiver/CreekViewsWaterfall
Access Issues
Example: Closed May 6-July 12 for elk calving.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.41mi
Distance
231ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
7,330ft
High Point
7,098ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A gorgeous trail climbing steeply alongside Bear Creek. It has great views and amazing seclusion. This trail will take you from the lower section of High Drive to Trail 667, the Jones Park area, Pipeline Trail, and Seven Bridges. Numerous connections and distances are possible if you're willing to do the work to get up it.

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