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How long is Bear Peak trail Boulder?
7.4 Miles
Bear Peak Trail Snapshot
| Hike Distance | 7.4 Miles Round Trip or 8.4 Mile Loop |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approx 3-5 hrs |
| Trail Type | Out and Back and Loop Option |
| Starting Elevation | 5650′ |
| Elevation Gain | Approx +2800′ Bear Peak 8461′ |
How many trails does Bear Mountain have?
Bear Mountain boasts over 50 trails across 200 miles, spanning all corners of the park, spread out over 5,000 acres of land.
Is Bear Mountain trail open?
Area Status: Open The trail ascends over 1,800 feet in elevation over the 2.3 mile hike to the top of Bear Mountain.
Is Snow Summit better than Bear Mountain?
The main difference between the two is that Snow Summit has more traditional runs while Bear Mountain focuses more on terrain parks. Big Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are situated next to Big Bear Lake, making for some beautiful vistas of the lake and surrounding town when you’re heading up the chair lift.
Is there free parking at Bear Mountain?
Parking is free on all Big Bear Mountain Resort lots on a first-come, first-served basis. Overnight parking is prohibited on all Big Bear Mountain Resort parking lots.
How hard is the San Jacinto Peak hike?
Check out this 18.5-mile loop trail near Idyllwild-Pine Cove, California. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring.
How do I start the Bear Peak hike?
To start the Bear Peak hike, begin the hike from the South Mesa Trailhead and head up the Mesa Trail. Cross a small bridge over South Boulder Creek and hike past an old ranch house. The trail splits after the old ranch house. At the split go left, onto Homestead Trail.
Where can I hike near Bear Lake?
If you’d like to extend your hike, check out Emerald Lake, Flattop Mountain, Dream Lake and Tyndall Glacier — just a few of the many sites accessible from the Bear Lake Trailhead. Note: The Bear Lake area is very busy, especially in summer and on fall weekends.
How do I get to Bear Peak from Denver?
Access to Bear Peak is from the South Mesa Trailhead off of Eldorado Springs Drive just South of Boulder. From Denver, drive North on interstate 25 to 36 toward Boulder. Take the McCaslin Blvd exit and then go South/West onto McCaslin. At the intersection of McCaslin and Marshall, take a right onto Marshall Road.
What are the characteristics of Bear Peak on the front range?
Most peaks along the Front Range have broad tops, but Bear Peak is tapered to a point with exposure on all sides. Several USGS markers are set into the rock (I think I counted 3–which is unusual). The views are great, both to the East and to the mountains in the West.