Near Black Bear Trail
Glacier Cave
Near Black Bear Trail
Sandstone ledges
Near Black Bear Trail
Inside Glacier Cave
Near Black Bear Trail
Sandstone ledges
Near Black Bear Trail
Moss and ferns make up a living skin.

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Hike Trail

Black Bear Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
A muddy trek above the ledges.
1.6
mi
Distance
158
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingGeologically SignificantWildlife
Access Issues
Daily: 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.57mi
Distance
158ft
Elevation Gain
145ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,141ft
High Point
1,041ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Black Bear Trail is named after a black bear that has taken up residence in the park. The trail passes a few sandstone formations and many trees that were long uprooted from past storms.

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Contributors
Sarah Burkett