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Bear Creek Trail

Length: 5.78 mi

Est. time: 3h 30m

Gain: 3,110 ft

Loss: 38 ft

Max elev: 4,881 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Nativehike

Elevation profile

+3,110 ft gain · −38 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Kuwohi Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)

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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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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