Little Bear
- 4.7 mi
- round trip
- 1,316 ft
- climb
- 8,942 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Little Bear open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Bridger-Teton National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Bridger-Teton National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Little Bear is a moderate hike of about 4.7 miles on the natural-surface trail in the Kemmerer Ranger District of Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. The out-and-back route rises from a low point of about 7,625 feet to a high of about 8,942 feet, with a total climb of roughly 1,316 feet one way. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, making it a versatile option for riders and riders of all kinds. The nearest town is Kemmerer, the district's ranger district seat. Other hikes lie close by. South Fontenelle is about 2 miles away and Bluejay - Indian Mt is about 2.2 miles away. Commissary Ridge and Spruce Creek are each roughly 4 miles off.
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