
Bear Lakes (Big Bear, Little Bear and Wee Bear) via Bear Creek
Callahan, California
11.8 mi
Distance
5,466 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 41m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Bear Lakes (Big Bear, Little Bear and Wee Bear) via Bear Creek is an out-and-back trail in Shasta National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Trinity County, California. It is 12 miles long and gains 5,466 feet. The nearest town is Coffee Creek, California, about 7 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 935 ft |
| High point | 6.4 mi | 1,945 ft |
| End | 11.8 mi | 935 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:
- Coffee Creek, CA · about 7 mi away
- County:
- Trinity County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Shasta 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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