Bear Creek Trail

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Fairbanks, AK · Dispersed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

65.36649496, -147.0452996 · Eastern Interior Field Office , Fairbanks , AK 99709

Description

The Bear Creek Trail is primarily a winter trail and not recommended for summer use. From its start at Nome Creek Road, this trail climbs gradually to cross a ridge before paralleling the Beaver Creek drainage. It crosses Champion Creek and Bear Creek shortly before reaching its end at Richards Cabin.

Directions

To access the Bear Creek Trail start at milepost 42 of the Steese Highway, travel the McKay Creek Trail north for 7.5 miles, then travel the Lower Nome Creek Trail for 6.5 miles to Nome Creek Road. The Bear Creek Trail starts directly across the road. Another way to access the Bear Creek Trail is to drive to milepost 57 of the Steese Highway, then travel the U.S.Creek Road 7 miles to the Nome Creek Bridge, then travel west on the Nome Creek Road approximately 11 miles. The Bear Creek Trail starts from the road.

Details

FeeNo fee
Phone907-474-2200
Email[email protected]

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