Length: 7.77 mi
Est. time: 3h 18m
Gain: 1,138 ft
Loss: 1,657 ft
Max elev: 1,333 ft
Elevation profile
+1,138 ft gain · −1,657 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Bear Creek Campground (Campground)
Bear Creek Loop + Cotton Patch Loop
12.8 mi · +1,714 ft · ~5.4 hr (est.)
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.