Bear Creek National Recreation Trail to Yellowjacket Mine
Ouray, CO
Bear Creek National Recreation Trail to Yellowjacket Mine
A diverse hike up a spectacular canyon to a scenic mine site. Almost all of the Bear Creek National Recreation Trail (including the entire day hike described here) is located outside the boundaries of the Uncompahgre Wilderness, but if extended into American Flats the Bear Creek provides a spectacular entry into the southwest portion of the wilderness area. It is a wonderfully diverse trail, from rocky switchbacks and narrow cliff-bound shelves to waterfalls and finally to high alpine tundra. The Bear Creek Trail is sure to satisfy, either as a day hike or as an approach to a longer hike in the heart of the Uncompahgre.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Ouray |
| Length | 7.2 mi |
| Skill Level | Easy (Yellowjacket Mine). Difficult (American Flats loop) |
| Duration | Day hike |
| Season | Best June through October, depending on snow pack |
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