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Bear Creek Overlook Trail

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 3.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Southeastern Kentucky
  4. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
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“A short trail to a scenic overlook of the river. ”

Brian Smith
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0.3

Miles

0.5

KM

90%

Runnable

1,269' 387 m

High

1,228' 374 m

Low

43' 13 m

Up

35' 11 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views

Runner Notes

This trail is too short to really warrant running.

Description

From the trailhead parking lot, follow the mowed trail through tall grass. Eventually, the trail will transition back into the woods before descending via wooden steps to the overlook.

The views from the overlook platform are stellar. The big bend in the river makes for expansive views both up and downstream. The rock cliffs on the opposing shoreline are also unique sights.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - Big South Fork Nat. River and Rec. Area Office

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Brian Smith
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  3.0 from 2 votes

#10

in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

#28692

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in Kentucky

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Bear Creek overlook in the Big South Fork NRRA
Dec 30, 2016 near Pine Knot, KY

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