HIKING: Bear Creek Lake Park

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Description

The park features nearly 15 miles of soft-surface (primariliy dirt) trails for users of all abilities. Most trails are open to horses, pedestrians and mountain bikes. The trails in the park are:<br />
Owl Trail: 0.7-mile loop, 0.5-mile extension. Hiker Only. Very nice trail through a riparian area.<br />
Fitness Trail: 1.6 miles. Meanders through prairie ecosystem with workout stations along the route.<br />
Cowen Trail: 1.4 miles. Short grass prairie hike through the former Cowen town site.<br />
Fisherman's Trail: 1.3 miles. Scenic trail along the shore of Bear Creek Reservoir, with access to many fishing sites.<br />
Mount Carbon Loop: 6.9 miles. A long loop around the park, featuring the park's highest point.<br />
North Park Trail: 2.2 miles. Hilly trail through the short grass prairie on the north side of the park.<br />
Cottonwood Trail: 1.1 miles. A winding trail through the riparian area along Bear Creek.

Directions

The easiest way to get there with a bike is to park at the Morrison Exit of C-470 (there is a small lot on the NW corner of Morrison Rd. and C-470). From here you can connect to the bike path that goes under C-470 and immediately you enter Bear Creek Lake park. Otherwise, you can park inside the park, but there is a fee to do so.

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