Bear Branch Trail -- 2,560'

Bear Branch Trail (#328)

"A Short Walk Through the Pines"


This short and easy trail begins alongside the popular Wash Creek Horse Camp and ascends to the gated Forest Service Road 5001. The forest here is dominated by pines. Despite being short, mostly flat, and right along the main route to Trace Ridge this trail sees far less traffic than you might expect.



GPS Coordinates:  35.425962, -82.652554 (Wash Creek Road Trailhead)

GPS Coordinates:  35.437864, -82.642057 (Forest Service Road 5001 Junction)

Album Direction-Of-Travel: Northbound

Highlights: Small Stream, Solitude


Length (one-way): 1.2 miles

Petzoldt+ Rating: 3.42

Difficulty:  MODERATE

Total Elevation Gain: 360'

Elevation Gain/Mile: 300'/mile

Min. Elevation: 2,440'

Max. Elevation: 2,800'

Blaze Color: BLUE


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Bear Branch Trail


Connecting Trails:

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