Bear Creek Loop
5.0 mile trail near Stearns, Kentucky · Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Today at the trail
Trail facts
- Length
- 5.0 miles
- Surface
- Unknown
- Dogs
- Not known yet
- Managed by
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
- Start point
- 36.64098, -84.52352
- County
- McCreary County, Kentucky
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
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Camping nearby
- Bear Creek Campground - KY 0.0 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Blue Heron Campground 2.6 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Alum Ford Campground 8.7 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Bear Creek Horse Camp Connector 0.4 mi long
- Bear Creek Horse Camp Access Road 0.3 mi long
- Lee Hollow Loop 3.6 mi long
- Bear Creek Road 1.2 mi long
- Kentucky Trail (Segment E) 5.3 mi long
- Big Spring Falls Trail 0.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Bear Creek Loop?
- Bear Creek Loop is about 5.0 miles long based on mapped trail data. That is the length of the mapped trail, not always a round trip.
- Are dogs allowed on Bear Creek Loop?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Many national parks only allow pets on roads, campgrounds and a few trails, so check the park's pet rules before you bring a dog.
- Where does Bear Creek Loop start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 36.64098, -84.52352. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: National Park Service trail data. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.