Bear Creek #241.1A
The Bear Creek Trail #241.1A begins at an intersection with the Bear Creek National Recreation Trail #241 at the Yellow Jacket Mine and ends at an intersection with the Horsethief Trail #215 in the Uncompahgre Wilderness on the American Flats on BLM. After a series of switchbacks, the trail continues to climb until reaching an elevation of 12,600 feet at the Ouray/Hinsdale County line before descending down to its intersection with the Horsethief Trail. Approximately 1.1 miles of the trail are in the National Forest; the other 1.2 miles are on BLM.
General Information
June
Open to Hiking and Horseback.
Getting There
Elevation
12,600 feet
Directions
From Ouray travel south on Highway 550 for two miles. The trailhead parking is on the east side of the highway immediately south of the tunnel. Follow the Bear Creek National Recreation Trail #241 for approximately 3.5 miles to the intersection with the Bear Creek-South Fork Trail.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
