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| Bear Creek Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
6,560 Feet
Length, One-way:
2 Miles
USGS Map:
Tahoe City
Beginning Elevation:
5,280 Feet
Elevation Gain:
1,280 Feet
Difficulty:
Easy
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - October
From Truckee, Travel on Hwy. #89 south for 9.5 miles to Alpine Meadows Road. From Tahoe City take Hwy. 389 north and drive 4 miles to Alpine Meadows Road. 0.5 miles up Alpine Meadows Road on the south side of the road is Alpine Stables. The trailhead is located at the western end of the stable facilities and has ample parking.
Location Information
The Bear Creek Trail is an easy 2 mile hike at an elevation of 5,280 feet. This trail gradually ascends and then descends along the southern side of Bear Creek Canyon, passing through an alpine setting of mixes conifers. The last part of the trail descends into a housing area and crosses Bear Creek on a footbridge. Alpine Meadows Road is just a short distance from the bridge.The trail is used frequently by the local residents as well as stock. Since the trail passes near residences and crosses private land, hikers are requested to respect the privacy and rights of the local residents and landowners.
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