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Hike Trail

Black Bear Trail

2.7 (3 Ratings)
An easy trail that is ideal for families and beginners.
1.4
mi
Distance
169
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family Friendly

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.44mi
Distance
169ft
Elevation Gain
169ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
8,066ft
High Point
7,886ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead, go up the Chicken Creek Trail for a few hundred feet and bear right. Black Bear Trail follows an old road to the northeast, gradually rising. This is a pleasant, easy trail which then curves back to the southeast through large ponderosas with an oak understory. The trail descends a steep loose section before reconnecting with the Chicken Creek Trail.

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Contributors
John Geronimo