Bear Creek Loop

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

moderate

Length: 5.06 mi

Est. time: 2h 6m

Gain: 576 ft

Loss: 1,144 ft

Max elev: 1,352 ft

NetworkUnknownmotorized

Elevation profile

+576 ft gain · −1,144 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Bear Creek Campground (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Bear Creek Loop + Cotton Patch Loop

12.8 mi · +1,714 ft · ~5.4 hr (est.)

Connects to:

Cotton Patch Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp Access Road Bear Creek Gaging Station Trail Lee Hollow Loop

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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