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Bear Creek – Bear Peak loop from National Center for Atmospheric Research

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Bear Creek – Bear Peak loop from National Center for Atmospheric Research

Hard

3.3

(20)

22

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Bear Creek – Bear Peak loop from National Center for Atmospheric Research

05:44

15.5km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.82 km for 77 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.68 km

Bear Creek

Highlight • River

Bear Creek crosses the Mesa Trail between the Bear Canyon and Mallory Cave trails. If doing a longer hiking loop, this is a good spot to filter water so that …

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2

4.85 km

Nebel Horn Peak

Highlight • Summit

Trail closed from February through July for falcon nesting

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3

5.11 km

Fern Canyon Trail ridgeline

Highlight • Viewpoint

The ridgeline portion of Fern Canyon Trail offers excellent views of Boulder and the surrounding mountains, but the part of Fern Canyon Trail below treeline is not for the faint …

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4

5.19 km

Lookout Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't miss this great view near Nebel Horn

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5

5.76 km

Bear Peak

Highlight • Summit

The trail leads you up the back side of the peak. From the last sign, head up and to the right - the left fork takes you back down into …

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6

7.14 km

View of Nebel Horn over Boulder

Highlight • Viewpoint

Make sure to look to the east just off the trail here. Spectacular!

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B

15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

1.73 km

1.70 km

Surfaces

12.0 km

1.79 km

1.23 km

474 m

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