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Bear Creek Trailhead

Bear Creek Trailhead provides access to Upper Bear Creek Trail #228 and Mickey Creek Trail #230. There is a vault toilet at the site and a large parking area.

General Information

June-October, depending on snow levels.

The Council Ranger District office building

Address: 2092 Highway 95 Council, ID 83612
Phone: 208-253-0100
Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 8 am-12:00 pm and 12:30 pm-4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.102307

Longitude: -116.578231

Directions

From Council, take the Council-Cuprum Road approximately 29 miles to the town of Bear. Continue through Bear on Forest Service Road #105 for about 5 miles, heading toward Huckleberry Campground. Take Forest Service Road #110 for approximately three more miles to the trailhead. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilet

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated July 16, 2026