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| Bear Creek Trail (Taylor River Ranger District) |
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Elevation Gain:
1,510 Feet
USGS Maps:
Matchless Mtn, Cement Mtn., Pearl Pass
Usage:
Light
Recommended Season:
Summer to Fall
Ending Elevation:
11,000 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
9,490 Feet
Length:
4.5 Miles
Reservation:
No
From Almont, Travel six miles northeast on Taylor River Road, 742, to Spring Creek Road, 744. Drive six miles north to the trailhead.
Location Information
To access Bear Creek Trail travel north on Taylor River Road from Almont and turn right on to Spring Creek Road. Deadman Gulch Trailhead lies approximately seven miles north on Spring Creek Road. Follow the jeep road, Deadman Gulch approximately 3/4 miles until it becomes a trail. When you reach the trail follow it to the northwest for one mile before heading north on the Bear Creek Trail. The trail follows the creek for three miles before reaching Spring Creek Road. Lack of signs may make this trail difficult to follow. Vehicle restrictions may be in effect, so please check the current Gunnison National Forest Travel Map. This route follows a jeep road for the first 3/4 miles up Deadman Gulch.
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