Burning Bear East Trailhead
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Burning Bear East Trailhead
The Burning Bear Trail (#601) has two trail heads: east and west. The east end of the trail begins approximately 0.2 mile west of the parking area for the Abyss/Burning Bear East Trailhead (9,620’). From the small gate at the beginning of the trail, the trail leads northwest in an open meadow for about 200 yards and then crosses a large bridge over Geneva Creek. The trail then continues west and south towards Hall Valley.
Before you go
Season
Year round
Hours
Although open year-round, access during the winter may be limited due to snow.
Restrictions
The following restrictions apply to this trail : • Only foot, bicycle, and horse traffic. • Dogs must be leashed at all times • Pack in; pack out. • Practice Leave No Trace principles • Stay on designated trail. Do not cut switchbacks.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.