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Alex
November 7, 2025
Bear Lake is a small alpine lake tucked high above the Wild Horse River valley beneath high mountain peaks, scree slopes, and golden larch trees that light up the basin in the fall. The lake sits at 2,100 meters above sea level and is accessed by the Bear Lake Trail.
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6
hikers
4.78km
02:12
470m
470m
Hike the moderate Bear Lake Trail for 3.0 miles (4.8 km) in East Kootenay, gaining 1541 feet (470 metres) to reach Bear Lake.
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Elevation 2,190 m
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