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Bear Creek Trail (#666)

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 4.0 (3)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Bear Creek Canyon Regional Park
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“A steep trail following Bear Creek and connecting High Drive to Jones Park. ”

K Keiter
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Miles

0.7

KM

76%

Runnable

7,340' 2,237 m

High

7,094' 2,162 m

Low

247' 75 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

Features River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Example: Closed May 6-July 12 for elk calving.

Runner Notes

Sections of this trail are very steep and will most likely need to be power-hiked.

Description

A gorgeous trail climbing steeply alongside Bear Creek. It has great views and amazing seclusion.

This trail will take you from the lower section of High Drive to Trail 667, the Jones Park area, Pipeline Trail, and Seven Bridges. Numerous connections and distances are possible if you're willing to do the work to get up it.

Flora & Fauna

Example: You'll find vast wildflowers featuring Rocky Mountain Columbine from July-September. Marmots are easy to spot, and moose if you're lucky!

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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K Keiter
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 3 votes

#1

in Bear Creek Canyon Regional Park

#11977

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  4.0 from 3 votes
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in Bear Creek Canyon Regi…

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in Colorado

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Bear Creek Crossing on Bear Creek Trail (#666).
Aug 19, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Beautiful view of waterfall and rocky terrain glistening after rainfall.
Aug 19, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Some great views from Bear Creek.
Apr 28, 2015 near Manitou…, CO
View of Tenney Crags from High Drive.
Aug 19, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Waterfall near the end of Bear Creek Trail (#666). Follow the "Dead End" trail sign.
Aug 19, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Bear Creek Trailhead (#666)
Aug 19, 2017 near Manitou…, CO

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