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

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United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Boulder

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

Hard

3.3

(20)

22

hikers

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

05:38

15.1km

820m

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: October 9, 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 5.47 km for 77 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.63 km

Bear Creek

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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

4.56 km

Nebel Horn Peak

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Trail closed from February through July for falcon nesting

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3

4.76 km

Fern Canyon Trail ridgeline

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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

4.84 km

Lookout Rock

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Don't miss this great view near Nebel Horn

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5

5.41 km

Bear Peak

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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

6.80 km

View of Nebel Horn over Boulder

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

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15.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

1.73 km

980 m

562 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.78 km

1.11 km

404 m

< 100 m

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