East Fork Bear Creek #513
The East Fork Bear Creek Trail #513 begins at an intersection with the Wasatch Trail #508 about 1 mile from the Wasatch Trail beginning and ends at another intersection with the Wasatch Trail. This trail offers a scenic hike along the east fork of Bear Creek. A loop route of about 3.5 miles can be accomplished by combining these two trails.
General Information
Getting There
Elevation
11,989 feet
Directions
Northern Access:
From Telluride: From the gate at the south end of Pine Street, follow the Bear Creek Trail for approximately 2 miles to the intersection with the Wasatch Trail #508. Follow the Wasatch Trail for approximately 1 mile to the intersection with the East Fork Bear Creek Trail.
Southern Access:
From Telluride: Follow Highway 145 west for approximately 3 miles and turn south, staying on 145. Continue south for approximately 6.5 miles to the intersection with Forest Service Road #630. Follow FSR #630 for approximately 3.5 miles to the Blixt Trail beginning. Follow the Blixt Trail for approximately 2.8 miles to the intersection with the Wasatch Trail. Follow the Wasatch Trail for approximately 1.4 miles to the intersection with the south end of the East Fork Bear Creek Trail.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
