Trailhead
Bears Den Trailhead
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Bears Den Trailhead
Bears Den Trailhead is located on the Northeast side of the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness. Experience this 0.3-mile out-and-back trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 minutes to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. It features a beautiful view during the fall color peak.
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Bears Den Trailhead
Sun & Moon
12:05 PM
Sunrise
5:43 PM
Solar Noon
11:21 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 12:45 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 10:40 PM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 16m of daylight
Bears Den Trailhead
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Fall Color Peak
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Bears Den Trailhead
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October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
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easy · 1.77 mi · 220 ft gain
N C T Spur to Sturgeon Falls
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Canoe-Sturgeon River
hard · 8.2 mi
Copper Country State Forest
moderate · 5.94 mi · 154 ft gain
Baraga Management Unit
easy · 4.27 mi
Sidnaw Creek
hard · 13.58 mi · 570 ft gain
Mtu
easy · 2.09 mi · 128 ft gain
Things to Do
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Sturgeon Falls
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Pine Bluff
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Silver Mountain
climbing · Silver Mountain
Backside (aka Assland)
climbing · Backside (aka Assland)
Canoe-Sturgeon River
hiking · Canoe-Sturgeon River
Main Wall
climbing · Main Wall
Campgrounds & Shelters
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