Bear Peak via Shanahan Trail and Fern Canyon Trail
The Bear Peak hike via Shanahan and Fern Canyon Trails in City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks offers a challenging ascent with rewarding panoramic views. Along the way, hikers encounter a steep climb through varied terrain, including rocky paths and dense forests. Upon reaching the summit, the vistas encompass the city of Boulder, the Flatirons, and the Continental Divide. This route is well-suited for experienced hikers seeking a strenuous yet scenic adventure. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 4.9 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,589 ft
- Maximum elevation: 8,350 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,589 ft
- Minimum elevation: 5,758 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 44 m
- Moving speed: 1.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.4 mph
- Total time: 2 h 51 m
- Global speed: 1.7 mph
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- Distance: 4.9 mi
- Elevation gain: 2,589 ft
- Maximum elevation: 8,350 ft
- Elevation loss: 2,589 ft
- Minimum elevation: 5,758 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 44 m
- Moving speed: 1.8 mph
- Maximum speed: 3.4 mph
- Total time: 2 h 51 m
- Global speed: 1.7 mph
About this trail
Name: Bear Peak via Shanahan Trail and Fern Canyon Trail trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Cragmoor Connector, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80305, United States (39.96864 -105.26341)
End: Cragmoor Connector, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80305, United States (39.96864 -105.26338)
Coordinates: 39.96028 -105.29521 39.96864 -105.26338
Topography: Boulder topographic map, elevation, terrain
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Bear Peak
United States > Colorado > Boulder County > Boulder
Starting at the National Center for Atmospheric Research trailhead, the hike leaves the campus edge on the N.C.A.R. Trail and crosses the open Table Mountain foothills toward the Mesa Trail, with the Flatirons rising to the west above Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. It then follows the Mesa Trail south…
Distance: 2.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,438 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,343 ft