Bear Peak Hike

Hiking Trail

Hard

4.73 mi

2,682 ft

2:36:49

The Bear Peak hike is a challenging day hike to the summit of Bear Peak. Once you get there, you’ll take in stunning views of the Continental Divide and the surrounding mountains. The trail follows an out and back route and involves steep switchbacks and scrambling over some large boulders. Most consider this a hard hike. The hike shown uses a number of differently named trails so it’s worth downloading the map before you head into the wilderness. This is a popular hike with rewarding views. It’s perfect for your next adventure. \

Route and Elevation

Segments

Name	Distance	Elev. Diff.	Avg. Grade
Bear Peak from Cragmoor	2.69 mi	2,703 ft	19.0%
Cragmoor Connector	0.24 mi	200 ft	15.9%
Cmoore to BP Post	2.41 mi	2,651 ft	20.8%
Bear Canyon Trail Climb	1.22 mi	925 ft	14.3%
North Fork Shanahan Trail, E-W	0.52 mi	305 ft	11.0%
Mesa Trail Climb	0.43 mi	203 ft	8.8%
Fern Canyon to Bear Peak	0.94 mi	1,791 ft	35.8%
Fern Canyon 2nd Post to Saddle	0.46 mi	748 ft	30.5%
Bear Peak Saddle Ascent	0.50 mi	997 ft	37.4%
Bear Peak to Nebel Horn Split	0.59 mi	-974 ft	-31.2%
Bear peak down to Cragmoor	2.42 mi	-2,674 ft	-20.9%
Fern Canyon Descent	0.56 mi	-735 ft	-24.6%
Upper N Fork Shanahan	0.29 mi	-295 ft	-19.1%
Lower N Fork Shanahan	0.51 mi	-305 ft	-11.3%