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Bear Lake Trail Mapped as Bear Lake Trail #413A
Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge
1.9 mi3 km Round trip
≈404 ft≈123 m Elevation gain
4,124 ft1,257 m High point
1 hr 14 min Estimated time
Moderate Out and back to Bear Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
0.9 mi (1.5 km) to Bear Lake
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.2 mi (5.2 km) on FR 2820-620, FR 2820 and FR 2820-660
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Bear Lake (#413A)
Trailhead
Coordinates: 45.63889, -121.73948
Overview Bear Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.9 mi / 3 km in Columbia River Gorge. Expect about 404 ft / 123 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,124 ft / 1,257 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 14 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 3,901 ft / 1,189 m · high 4,114 ft / 1,254 m
Sources Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service . Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use