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Colorado

Bear Creek Loop Trail

2.5 mi

Distance

1,027 ft

Gain

1h 3m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 15 h ago · oldest 15 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    16 active alerts in San Juan National Forest; most severe: Multiple roads and trails damaged by flooding on SJNF

    USFSPosted Oct 12, 2025 · checked 15 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 71°F / low 41°F, 31% precip — 88/100 for hike

    OpenWeather15 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.5 mi
Elevation gain
1,027 ft
Elevation loss
1,027 ft
Highest point
10,235 ft
Lowest point
9,789 ft
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About this trail

Bear Creek Loop Trail is a 5.0-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado with 1,027 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 10,235 feet.

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