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South Fork Bear Creek

Inside Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

3.1 mi one way · 887 ft climb · 5,651 ft high point · Very hard

In Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

South Fork Bear Creek runs 3.1 miles one way in Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, gaining 887 feet.

Elevation

887 ft of gain and 132 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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8.8 mi from the trailhead
Blodgett Campground
Campground · Montana

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.1 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 887 ft
Descent: 132 ft
High point: 5,651 ft
Low point: 4,881 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 46.3903° N · 114.3045° W

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15.0 mi from the trailhead

Charles Waters Campground

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Weather

7-day forecast

Mon63°48°Sunny
Tue61°46°Partly Sunny
Wed61°47°Sunny
Thu66°49°Mostly Sunny
Fri56°39°Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat50°37°Mostly Sunny
Sun49°Partly Sunny

Mon: Sunny · wind 5 mph SSW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain