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Bear Creek Viewpoint

Bear Creek Viewpoint

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Bear Creek Viewpoint

Name: Bear Creek Viewpoint
Rating: 2

Recommended by 11 hikers

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Lair o' the Bear Park

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Location: Genesee, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

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Best Hikes to Bear Creek Viewpoint

4.6

(5)

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1. Lair 'o The Bear Park loop via the Bruin Bluff Trail

4.43km

01:13

70m

Forest trail along fish-filled Bear Creek with waterfalls, wildlife spotting, and medieval castle views.

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4.5

(4)

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2. Creek Side Trail loop — Lair O' the Bear

4.17km

01:09

70m

Gentle creekside trail through shaded forest with wildlife spotting and refreshing stream access.

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5.0

(2)

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3. Bruin Bluff Trail — Lair O' the Bear

2.52km

00:43

60m

Peaceful creekside walk through Lair o' the Bear Park with wildlife spotting and fishing opportunities.

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Tips

Andrus

September 6, 2024

Bear Creek is a picturesque mountain stream, that's popular with anglers. If you don't have your rod and reel handy, just sitting by and listening to the water run by is a great mid hike break.

Vincent Reboul

May 9, 2022

Foxes can sometimes be observed on the banks of this river.

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Elevation 1,980 m

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Sunday 21 December

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-1°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Genesee, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

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Bear Creek Viewpoint

1. Lair 'o The Bear Park loop via the Bruin Bluff Trail

2. Creek Side Trail loop — Lair O' the Bear

3. Bruin Bluff Trail — Lair O' the Bear

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