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Bear Canyon Trail to Bear Peak West Ridge route map
DifficultOut and Back
Colorado

Bear Canyon Trail to Bear Peak West Ridge

Boulder, Colorado

6.3 mi

Distance

1,867 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 54m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Bear Canyon Trail to Bear Peak West Ridge is a challenging out-and-back trail located near Boulder, Colorado. Spanning 6.3 miles with a significant elevation gain of 1,867 feet, this trail offers hikers a strenuous workout as it climbs through diverse ecosystems typical of the Rocky Mountains. With an elevation reaching up to 2,202 meters, hikers can expect to encounter varied terrain, primarily consisting of dirt surfaces, as they journey to the summit. The trail meanders through a scenic canyon with opportunities to experience the area's natural beauty, including potential wildlife sightings and panoramic views from the ridge.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainrocky terrain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,857 ft
Max:2,202 ft
569 ft
569 ft
1,857 ft1,972 ft2,087 ft2,202 ft0.0 mi1.6 mi3.1 mi4.7 mi6.3 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

scenic viewswildlife

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting unit

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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