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North Fork Bear Canyon #653
The North Fork Bear Canyon Trail #653 is used as a connecting route between the Unaweep Trail #601 and the Rim Road, FSR #416. The upper portion of the trail travels at a level grade through grassy meadows and open aspen until it reaches the head of the canyon. Here it enters denser aspen in the drainage bottom. The trail then climbs out of the drainage at a moderate slope through more open aspen. It passes a stock pond and crosses a small rocky creek before it begins a steep descent into the North Fork Bear Canyon drainage. After crossing through a barb-wire fence, it travels at a moderate grade and enters a small meadow with open aspen. The trail continues at a level grade through a meadow of larkspur and cow parsnip where it can be hard to follow. The North Fork Bear Canyon Trail #653 ends by tying in with the Unaweep Trail #601.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | June |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking and Horseback. |
| Closest Towns: | Grand Junction, CO |
General Information
Directions:UPPER ACCESS:
From the Northern Forest Boundary, travel 9 miles south on Divide Road, FSR #402, to its junction with Uranium Road, FSR #404. Turn right (west) on the Uranium Road and travel 2.9 miles to its junction with the Rim Road, FSR #416, and turn right (northwest). Travel on Rim Road for 5.8 miles to the upper North Fork Bear Canyon Trailhead.
LOWER ACCESS:
From the Northern Forest Boundary, travel 9 miles south on Divide Road, FSR #402 to its junction with Uranium Road, FSR #404. Turn right (west) on Uranium Road and travel for 2.9 miles to its junction with Rim Road, FSR #416, and turn right (northwest). Travel on Rim Road for 3.9 miles to the upper Basin Trailhead. Travel on the Basin Trail #603 for 2.6 miles to the intersection with an old two-track, Little Bear Lake Trail #660. Turn left on to Little Bear Lake Trail and travel north for approximately 0.5 miles to its intersection with the Unaweep Trail #601. Follow this trail past Little Bear Lake to the Middle Fork Bear Canyon Trail #654 forks left. Stay right on the Unaweep Trail as it heads down stream to a second creek crossing where it ties into the North Fork Bear Canyon Trailhead.
Parking:
UPPER TRAILHEAD:
Off of Rim Road, FSR #416. T. 15S., R. 102W., Sec. 28. U.S.G.S. Map: Pine Mountain.
LOWER TRAILHEAD:
Off the Unaweep Trail #601. T. 15S., R. 102W., Sec. 23. U.S.G.S. Map: Pine Mountain.
Activities
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
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Location
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