Bear Creek
Virginia
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.8 mi
Distance
795 ft
Gain
1h 10m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 22 h ago · oldest 22 h
problem: Agency alerts
24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Forest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RD
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 22 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 71°F / low 52°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather22 h ago
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Bear Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 795 ft
- Elevation loss
- 795 ft
- Highest point
- 2,617 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,402 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Dogs
- unknown
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Bear Creek is a 5.56-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia with 795 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,617 feet.
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