Bear Gulch Trail,
Bighorn National Forest

Located 11.5 miles from Sheridan, Wyoming (WY)
4 Stars
10,047 Steps 1  (4.6 mi)
Trails National Forests Bighorn Bear Gulch Trail

Elevation

The Bear Gulch Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,552 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,118 ft. and an elevation range of 2,434 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.6 mi5,118 ft7,552 ft2,434 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.6 hrs2.226 ft2,460 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.4 hrs205.02,460 ft26 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Bear Gulch Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Dayton South, WY
  2. North Topo Map: Wolf, WY
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Hultz Draw, WY
  4. West Topo Map: Walker Mountain, WY
  5. Topo Map: Beckton, WY
  6. East Topo Map: Beaver Creek Hills, WY
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Dome Lake, WY
  8. South Topo Map: Park Reservoir, WY
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Little Goose Peak, WY

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Bear Gulch Trail #20.

What is the length of the Bear Gulch Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.6 miles (7.4 km) or 10,047 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bear Gulch Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.6 hours in one direction and in 2.4 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.