Directions to trail To get to Lair of the Bear and the Bear Creek trail, take C-470 to the Morrison exit. Go west through Morrison and continue on State Highway 74 west approximately four miles towards Evergreen. The park is on the left side of the highway and labeled "Lair o' the Bear".
GPS coordinates Latitude (dd): 39.6677 Longitude (dd): -105.25812
Gotchas Lair of the Bear is actually the open space park and the Bear Creek trail is part of the park.
Elevation at parking lot Around 6500ft
Trail description The Bear Creek trail starts out with a gentle ride through a creek and past the castle house. Like most Colorado trails it then heads up. The climb has a few snags here and there, but mostly it's one of the most rock-free Colorado trails. A false summit appears with a long rock-move that will test even the most experienced riders. Ride some more and you're over the top. Once there a rider is rewarded with some of the best rollercoaster riding the front range has to offer. Up and down and around, it will keep you entertained for some time until heading up again towards Pence Park. The return trip is probably even more fun.
Every Wednesday evening during the summer we hit the trails in the Denver front range by mountain bike and usually go for food after. If you are a high-fun, low-drama individual then join the rides and join the fun!
