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Burning Bear Trail


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Burning Bear Trail

Typically an out and back from the Burning Bear Trailhead. Can include the peak and/or a through hike to CR-60.

Burning Bear Trail #601 is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing.

The Burning Bear East TH is across from the Abyss TH.

The South TH on CR-60 is here.

Burning Bear Peak (12,069'): Great peak off of Guanella Pass Road accessed from either Trailhead.

Alternate Titles:

Burning Bear Trail one way through-hike - 8 miles. ' gain

Burning Bear Trail through hike plus Peak - 9.5 miles. 2450' gain

  • Length: 11.0 mi
  • 12,069 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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  • Burning Bear Trail - Burning Bear Peak
  • Burning Bear Trail - Burning Bear Thru Hike
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