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Burning Bear East Trailhead

in Pike and San Isabel National Forests

Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.

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 RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

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.

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