Bear Creek Trail - Hiking trail near Pomeroy, Washington, United States - Description
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| Name | Bear Creek Trail | |
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| Summary | An excellent view of the Tucannon drainage and of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness awaits the traveler as the trail descends into the Tucannon River | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 14.6 miles / 23.5 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 2,800 feet / 853 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 3,400 feet / 1,036 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 6,200 feet / 1,890 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Mountain Views - River | |
| Difficulty | Strenuous | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Pomeroy, Washington, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/uma/recreation/trails/pomtrails.shtml#bear | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
An excellent view of the Tucannon drainage and of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness awaits the traveler as the trail descends into the Tucannon River.
Bear Creek Trail is an access route to the Tucannon River. From Hunter Spring, the trail descends steadily three miles to the Tucannon. The trail is characterized by many switchbacks and rocky trail tread on a southwestern facing slope. From the Tucannon River to Jelly Springs, the trail is well maintained but is characterized by an 8% uphill grade. This portion of the trail travels through a dense timber area. From Jelly Springs to Diamond Peak, the trail travels along ridge top. The last mile of the trail before Diamond Peak is in the Wilderness. The Wilderness boundary line is well marked.
Take County Road #128 from Pomeroy, WA. Where road Y's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on to Mountain Road #40. Enter Forest Boundary. Continue on Road #40 for 10 more miles. Turn right at the Bear Creek Trail Sign. Trail starts 1/4 mile in from main road.
| Latitude | 46.1871693905 degrees / 46° 11.230' / 46° 11' 13.81" |
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| Longitude | -117.5604057312 degrees / -117° 33.624' / -117° 33' 37.46" |
| Created by Nick on 11/27/2007 |
| Last edited by Nick on 11/27/2007 |
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