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Summary: This hike starts in the plains of the foothills along townee trail. It then connects to shadow canyon trail and enters a cool wooded canyon. At the top of the canyon a short trail takes you to the top of Bear Peak. This peak overlooks Boulder. Trailhead: From Boulder, head south on CO 93 for about 1.5 miles. Turn west toward Eldorado Springs and travel about 2 miles to the trailhead on the north side. (Lat:39.93857 Lon:-105.25835) Trail Guides for Bear Peak: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Dennis Camell, who has posted 21 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by SJ on 1/22/2008 I loved this hike! The middle section seemed to be the part with the steeper ground, a bit icy this time of year, (we didn't use yak tracks) but not bad! It's a beautiful contrast of some hiking through the fields, the trees, and along the ridge right at the end! The view is awesome from the top, you can see the Rocky Mtns to one side, and all of Boulder and beyond on the other! We made the trip in 3:30, it was pretty snowy in spots, so we'll have to go again with clearer conditions. Nice to have a little bit longer hike with an amazing view at the end! *A note to those looking for the trailhead, it's the Mesa Trailhead on your right as you are going towards Eldorado Canyon! 
Reviewed by Rosco on 5/19/2007 Beautiful scenery, and view from top spectacular. Mountains on one side and boulder on the other. Breathtaking! Definately strenusous for a while though, but worth it!
Reviewed by Joseph on 5/10/2007 Hiked it on 04/28/07--there was a little snow left on trial near the top, but well worth the effort for the amazing views...panorama of Indian Peaks, RMNP, Boulder, Denver, and even Pikes...
Reviewed by Jackie on 11/27/2006 I hiked the trail on Thanksgiving Day 2006. It was a very nice hike. I started up Bear Canyon and came down Fern Canyon. To reach the summit, you have to climb up the rocks, but the view is really amazing. Its nice to have such a place very close to where I live. Fern Canyon is pretty strenuous going up, but coming down is just fine. :)
Reviewed by JT & KH on 10/1/2006 Outstanding hike! Took longer than others have noted - 4 1/2 hours for us but we're from Michigan so we're very impressed with ourselves that we even finished! Amazing views at the top and well worth the effort. Would also suggest more water than you think you will need and pay close attention when you hit the very large boulder grouping...the trail is obsure and hard to follow. Keep heading up.
Reviewed by DMC on 9/26/2006 I used to live in Boulder and this was the barometer of my fitness level. I would jog from the NCAR lot until reaching the canyon entrance, fast walk the canyon and ridge up to the peak then jog the whole way down. The first few times took me about 2 hours roundtrip, I made the mistake of doing it with a long time resident and we did it in an hour and half. It took a week for my muscles to cool off but after that 1:30 became my new goal. The physically fit can do it reasonably within 2 hours. Great for after or before work if you live there. South Boulder Peak offers a similar experience but it's a longer trail. For either, WATCH THE ANKLES ON THE WAY DOWN!!! With the loose and uneven rock its a easy place to twist an ankle.
Reviewed by LAN on 9/24/2006 Very nice hike, but strenuous. Made the roundtrip in just over three hours. Beautiful views from the top. I'm scared of heights but made it fine. More crowded than expected, although it was a gorgeous Sunday.
Reviewed by Aron on 5/22/2006 I took the Fern Canyon route a couple days ago, which was gorgeous and challenging and my 41 year old bones are still pretty sore. It was an unseasonably hot day (90's) and my 100 oz. hydration pack turned out to be just a little too small. If you do this hike on a hot day, bring more water than you think you'll need. Since you dont' get much higher than 8100', it stays pretty warm the whole way. The view is fantastic both from the summit as well as the way up. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Boulder County Hiking, Boulder County Trails, Boulder County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
