Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve is nearly 4,000 acres of woodlands and stream valleys. It's home to a wide array of wildlife including black bear, grey foxes, and the endangered Northern flying Squirrel. A dizzying array of birds make the Preserve home, or a welcome stop along their migratory routes.

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August 1, 2024

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Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve is nearly 4,000 acres of woodlands and stream valleys. It's home to a wide array of wildlife including black bear, gray foxes, and the endangered Northern flying squirrel. A dizzying array of birds makes the Preserve home, or a welcome stop along their migratory routes.

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1. Bear Creek Preserve Red Loop Trail

4.73km

01:18

80m

Hike the easy 2.9-mile Bear Creek Preserve Red Loop Trail through enchanting rhododendron tunnels and past waterfalls and Shades Creek.

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2. Bear Creek Preserve Red, Green, and Gray Loop Trail

10.4km

02:56

220m

Hike the moderate 6.4-mile Bear Creek Preserve Red, Green, and Gray Loop Trail, featuring waterfalls, dense forests, and scenic creek views.

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3. Buttermilk Falls via Red & Green Trail loop

13.9km

03:49

240m

Hike the moderate 8.6-mile Buttermilk Falls via Red & Green Trail loop in Bear Creek Preserve, featuring waterfalls and diverse forests.

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Location: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Natural Lands' Bear Creek Preserve

1. Bear Creek Preserve Red Loop Trail

2. Bear Creek Preserve Red, Green, and Gray Loop Trail

3. Buttermilk Falls via Red & Green Trail loop

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