Bear Creek Motorized Trail and ATVs

The Bear Creek Trail is part of the Pike National Forest and is a seldom used multi-use ATV trail. Other traffic on this trail include hikers, motorcycles, and mountain biking.

The Bear Creek ATV trail is only 7 miles long but even seasoned ATV riders will find it very challenging. The elevation is 640 feet. Because of the level of difficulty of this ATV trail, it is seldom used by ATV riders, but if you do attempt it. Be safe and always use your most conservative judgment when mapping out terrain to ride your ATV on. This trail climbs from 6400 feet to 8000 feet within a mile and a half span of road. This is a very steep grade and should only be attempted by the most experienced of ATV riders.

These trails are extremely slippery when wet, use caution if there has been rain and you attempt these trails on your ATV. Also, never ride alone and always tell someone where you are going to ride your ATV and when to expect you back from your ATV ride.

Forest Service regulations require that you have a ATV permit displayed on your ATV in a clearly visible spot and that you have a muffler and spark arrestor installed on your ATV prior to riding. If you are under the age of 18, you are required to wear a DOT approved helmet, and as you know it's just a good idea!

Adhere to the standards of Treadlightly when riding your ATV in this area and always be as safe as you can be; and you are assured of a great time.