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South Fork Bear Creek Trail #274

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  1. Areas
  2. ID
  3. …Eastern Idaho
  4. Caribou National Forest
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“This can be a real bear of a trail with its many many creek crossings. Summer Fun! ”

Joseph States
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8.6

Miles

13.8

KM

Point to Point

6,677' 2,035 m

High

5,919' 1,804 m

Low

438' 133 m

Up

1,191' 363 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Fishing · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Need to Know

There is a lot of sand and mud with all the creek crossings.

Description

Start at the end of South Fork Bear Creek Road #83 and start following the creek down. Little Elk Mountain Trail #270 starts here too. Stay with the creek. About 6 miles down you'll come to Deadmans Creek Trail #42 and Warm Springs Trail #148 just another 1/2 mile down. Another 3/4 mile to Bear Creek/Sheep Trail #260 and finally ending at the junction of North Fork Bear Creek Trail #49 and Bear Creek #273.

Contacts

Land Manager: Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)

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#1

in Caribou National Forest

#200

in Idaho

#4,592

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