Bear Gulch Trail,
Bighorn National Forest
Elevation
The Bear Gulch Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,552 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,118 ft. and an elevation range of 2,434 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 4.6 mi | 5,118 ft | 7,552 ft | 2,434 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 1.6 hrs | 2.2 | 26 ft | 2,460 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 2.4 hrs | 205.0 | 2,460 ft | 26 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Bear Gulch Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Dayton South, WY
- North Topo Map: Wolf, WY
- Northeast Topo Map: Hultz Draw, WY
- West Topo Map: Walker Mountain, WY
- Topo Map: Beckton, WY
- East Topo Map: Beaver Creek Hills, WY
- Southwest Topo Map: Dome Lake, WY
- South Topo Map: Park Reservoir, WY
- Southeast Topo Map: Little Goose Peak, WY
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Bear Gulch Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Bear Gulch Trail #20.
What is the length of the Bear Gulch Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.6 miles (7.4 km) or 10,047 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Bear Gulch Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.6 hours in one direction and in 2.4 hours in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni) may be present in this area. The Rocky Mountain wood tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Colorado Tick Fever, and Tularemia.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.