Bear Peak Trail
Front Range • Boulder, Colorado
hardout and back
6.5
Miles
2,700
Elevation Gain (ft)
4
Hours
8,461
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
Steep Boulder summit climb via Fern Canyon or West Ridge. Summit views span the entire Boulder Valley and out to the plains. Local conditioning hike for Front Range mountaineers.
Trail Highlights
Sweeping Boulder Valley views
Steep conditioning hike
Class 2 summit scramble
Connects to South Boulder Peak
Best Seasons
🌸spring
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:Boulder
Nearest City:Boulder
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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