South Fork Bear Creek Trail
Wayan, Idaho
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Wayan, ID 83285, USA |
| GPS: |
43°13'21.2"N 111°23'9.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Idaho |
| Trail Length: | 8.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | 4x4 Trail |
Mountain Bike
OHV trail. source: fs.usda.gov Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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South Fork Bear Creek Trail
South Fork Bear Creek Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Swan Valley, Idaho. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of South Fork Bear Creek Trail bike trail in Swan Valley.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/south-fork-bear-creek-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Wayan, Idaho
- Head north on ID-34 W toward Call Ln (1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Grays Lake Rd (15.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Brockman Rd (12.5 mi)
- Slight left onto NF-083 (1.2 mi)
- Turn left to stay on NF-083 (0.8 mi)
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