BEAR CREEK
Trail near Ellijay, Georgia · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Hiking Biking Mountain biking
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 34.82064, -84.56695
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,724 to 2,494 ft
- Ride time
- 3 hr 10 min by bike
- Surface
- Nat - native material
- Wheelchair
- Not accessible
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Managed by
- Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
- Trail number
- 136
- County
- Gilmer County, Georgia
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Lake Conasauga Campground 5.5 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Lake Conasauga Overflow Campground 5.7 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Jacks River Fields Campground 4.0 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- BEAR CREEK SPUR 0.4 mi long
- PINHOTI 91 mi long
- CONASAUGA RIVER 12 mi long
- EMERY CREEK 5.9 mi long
- Tearbritches 3.2 mi long
- TEAR BRITCHES 3.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is BEAR CREEK?
- BEAR CREEK is about 6.3 miles long, or about 13 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on BEAR CREEK?
- About 2,057 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,724 and 2,494 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike BEAR CREEK?
- Plan on about 6 hr 5 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on BEAR CREEK?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on BEAR CREEK?
- BEAR CREEK is open to hiking and biking, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does BEAR CREEK start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 34.82064, -84.56695. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.