Name: Black Bear Trail
Rating: 4.5

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The trail is seasonally closed from February 1 through July 31.

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This is very steep and relentless climbing with many switchbacks.

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This new trail is smooth and loose but definitely steep with tons of switchbacks.

This trail was years in the making and opened on August 1, 2018.

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Land Manager: Jefferson County, CO - Open Space Dept.

Shared By:

Robb Green with improvements by P Prince

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4.5 from 10 votes

#1

in Hildebrand Ranch Park

#7023

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4.5 from 10 votes

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#1

in Hildebrand Ranch Park

#494

in Colorado

#7,023

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Oct 29, 2022 near Ken Caryl, CO

Aong the ridge line for a short segment of Black Bear Trail.

Dec 9, 2018 near Ken Caryl, CO

Aug 18, 2020 near Ken Caryl, CO

Interesting rock formations are realtively common after emerging from the ridges closest to Two Brands Trail

Dec 9, 2018 near Ken Caryl, CO

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Black Bear Trail

“Challenging trail that connects Hildebrand Ranch with the top of Deer Creek Park. ”

6.1

9.8

Point to Point

6,957' 2,120 m

5,836' 1,779 m

1,682' 513 m

567' 173 m

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