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Bear Peak Hike
Hiking Trail
Hard
4.73 mi
2,683 ft
2:37:07
The Bear Peak hike is a challenging day hike to the summit of Bear Peak. Once you get there, you’ll take in stunning views of the Continental Divide and the surrounding mountains. The trail follows an out and back route and involves steep switchbacks and scrambling over some large boulders. Most consider this a hard hike. The hike shown uses a number of differently named trails so it’s worth downloading the map before you head into the wilderness. This is a popular hike with rewarding views. It’s perfect for your next adventure. \
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Peak from Cragmoor | 2.69 mi | 2,703 ft | 19.0% |
| Cragmoor Connector | 0.24 mi | 200 ft | 15.9% |
| Cmoore to BP Post | 2.41 mi | 2,651 ft | 20.8% |
| Bear Canyon Trail Climb | 1.22 mi | 925 ft | 14.3% |
| North Fork Shanahan Trail, E-W | 0.52 mi | 305 ft | 11.0% |
| Mesa Trail Climb | 0.43 mi | 203 ft | 8.8% |
| Fern Canyon to Bear Peak | 0.94 mi | 1,791 ft | 35.8% |
| Fern Canyon 2nd Post to Saddle | 0.46 mi | 748 ft | 30.5% |
| Bear Peak Saddle Ascent | 0.50 mi | 997 ft | 37.4% |
| Bear Peak to Nebel Horn Split | 0.59 mi | -974 ft | -31.2% |
| Bear peak down to Cragmoor | 2.42 mi | -2,674 ft | -20.9% |
| Fern Canyon Descent | 0.56 mi | -735 ft | -24.6% |
| Upper N Fork Shanahan | 0.29 mi | -295 ft | -19.1% |
| Lower N Fork Shanahan | 0.51 mi | -305 ft | -11.3% |