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Bear Creek National Recreation Trail
Follows the path forged by miners looking to extract and transport gold in the 1800s.
Plan Around Bear Creek National Recreation Trail
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Bear Creek National Recreation Trail Details
Bear Creek National Recreation Trail follows the path forged by miners looking to extract and transport gold in the 1800s. The first portion of the trail is filled with switchbacks and moderate elevation gain. Expansive views of the rugged Sneffels Range can be seen along this section of the trail. From here, the trail can get narrow at points, and with loose rocks and steep sides, hikers need to be aware of the dangerous terrain. The trail flattens at points, meandering through woods and meadows, and passing 2 abandoned mines--the Grizzly Bear, and the Yellow Jacket Mines. For hikers planning more than a day hike, not far beyond the Yellow Jacket mine is the Horsethief trail, which leads to a popular spot referred to as the 'Bridge of Heaven.'
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3.5
Estimated time
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Bear Creek National Recreation Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bear Creek National Recreation Trail
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1.4 mi away
Box Canyon Waterfall & Park
This waterfall plunges down 85-feet in a strong flurry that echoes violently against the surrounding quartzite canyons.
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Shenandoah-Dives Mill
This historic mill was built in 1929 in Silverton to mine for silver, gold, lead, zinc, and copper.
15.8 mi away
Ridgway State Park
This park offers visitors an array of water sports to choose from, such as swimming, sailing, and boating.
21.1 mi away
Adrenaline Falls
With a name like this, you know this swimming hole is going to be a whole lot of fun.
25.3 mi away
Slumgullion Earthflow
The 4-mile long landslide is much less threatening than it initially appears.
