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Jefferson County
Idledale

Bruin Bluff Trail – Bear Creek Viewpoint loop from Mount Morrison

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United States
Colorado
Jefferson County
Idledale

Bruin Bluff Trail – Bear Creek Viewpoint loop from Mount Morrison

Moderate

3.1

(13)

56

hikers

Bruin Bluff Trail – Bear Creek Viewpoint loop from Mount Morrison

02:45

9.86km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Little Park

Lair o' the Bear Park

Waypoints

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1

2.82 km

Valley View

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Scenic view of the valley and hills. You can stop to spot wildlife below and also doubles as a great rest or lunch spot!

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2

3.39 km

Bruin Bluff Trail

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Paths in the forest alternate with those that are found along the river bank in this park.

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3

3.97 km

Bear Creek Viewpoint

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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.

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5.47 km

Dunafon Castle

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Dunafon Castle began construction in 1929 and was completed in 1941. This seventeen-acre setting has 1500 feet of private trout ponds and is surrounded by an open space park with …

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6.64 km

6

7.98 km

Bear Creek Trail

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This is an easy wide dirt path that takes you from Little Gulch along the creek to Dunafon Castle. There are numerous trail offshoots by Lair O' The Bear Park, …

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9.86 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

1.85 km

1.73 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

1.73 km

538 m

357 m

285 m

136 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,960 m)

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Friday 10 July

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11°C

45 %

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