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Bear Creek Falls Trail in Uncompahgre National Forest

The Bear Creek Trail, starting from Telluride, offers hikers a scenic journey through diverse landscapes. Along the way, you'll encounter dense forests, open meadows, and panoramic vistas of the surrounding rugged peaks of the San Juan Mountains. The trail culminates at the impressive Bear Creek Falls, where the cascading water provides a refreshing sight amidst the rugged terrain. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Waterfall

  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 366 m
  • Maximum elevation: 3,034 m
  • Elevation loss: 373 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,679 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 59 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 39 m
  • Global speed: 1.7 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 366 m
  • Maximum elevation: 3,034 m
  • Elevation loss: 373 m
  • Minimum elevation: 2,679 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 59 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.8 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 39 m
  • Global speed: 1.7 mph

About this trail

Name: Bear Creek Falls Trail in Uncompahgre National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Bear Creek, Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado, 81435, United States (37.93400 -107.81171)

End: Bear Creek, Telluride, San Miguel County, Colorado, 81435, United States (37.93432 -107.81191)

Coordinates: 37.90589 -107.81208 37.93432 -107.80589

Gear up for your next adventure:

🛰️Handheld GPS Devices - Reliable GPS units for hiking and outdoor navigation
🌄Compact Monoculars - Lightweight optics for hiking
Lightweight Tents - Compact tents for backpacking and trekking
🛑Emergency Bivvy Bags - Heat-reflective survival bags for unexpected nights out
🧢Thermal Beanie Hats - Prevent heat loss from the head in windy summit conditions

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