Burning Bear West Trailhead

in Pike and San Isabel National Forests

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 West Trailhead

The Burning Bear West trailhead provides access to the Burning Bear Trail (#601). The trail is approximately 6 miles, going from Hall Valley (Park County Route 60) to Geneva Creek.

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 it in; pack it 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.