4.2 mi
Distance
1,709 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 14m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Bear Creek Lake is an out-and-back trail in Challis National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Custer County, Idaho. It is 4.2 miles long and gains 1,709 feet. The nearest town is Mackay, Idaho, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,210 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 2,698 ft |
| End | 4.2 mi | 2,210 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Mackay, ID · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Custer County, ID
- Jurisdiction:
- Challis National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Bear Creek Dispersed Campground
0.9 mi awayCaribou-Targhee National Forest
Mackay, ID
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Loristica Group Campground
2.5 mi awayChallis National Forest
May, ID
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable Tent
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