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Bear Creek Overlook

Ends at Bear Creek Overlook
Inside Bitterroot National Forest
1,170 ft of climbing

2.4 mi one way · 1,170 ft climb · 7,105 ft high point · Very hard

In Bitterroot National Forest · Montana · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Bear Creek Overlook reaches the viewpoint in 2.4 miles one way, gaining 1,170 feet in Bitterroot National Forest.

Elevation

1,170 ft of gain and 0 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

More hikes nearby

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Bear Creek OverlookDestination · 2.3 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

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: 2.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,170 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 7,105 ft
Low point: 5,935 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Montana
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 46.3956° N · 114.2668° W

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13.8 mi from the trailhead

Charles Waters Campground

Campground · Montana

14.8 mi from the trailhead

Larry Creek Group Camp

Campground · Montana

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Summits Black Bear Point
Inside Bitterroot National Forest
2,861 ft of climbing

3.7 mi one way · 2,861 ft climb · Very hard

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Summits West Fork Butte
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2,650 ft of climbing

6.8 mi one way · 2,650 ft climb · Very hard

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Poor
AT&TLTE · Poor
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Wed65°45°Sunny
Thu72°50°Mostly Sunny
Fri64°47°Chance Light Rain
Sat64°46°Chance Light Rain
Sun68°48°Sunny
Mon70°46°Sunny
Tue65°Sunny

Wed: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph NE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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