Black Bear Trail - Durango, CO

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Black Bear Trail


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Black Bear Trail is located within the Mancos State Park. It is rated as "moderate" and has an elevation of 7,800 feet. This trail sees low usage. This trail connects two USFS trails (Chicken Creek Trail and the Colorado Trail), as well as two other in-park trails, providing a variety of distance and difficulty options.

The Mancos State Park encompasses 338 acres surrounding Jackson Gulch Dam and Reservoir. Mancos Lake is the recreation focus of this secluded state park. Sailing, fishing and wakeless boating may be enjoyed on the lake. Picnicking, hiking, camping, volleyball, horseshoes and mountain biking are activities in which visitors to this area may participate.

The Mancos State Park lies immediately south of the San Juan National Forest between Durango and Dolores. It is ten miles north of Mesa Verde National Park, just off the San Juan Skyway and surrounded by the majestic San Juan mountain range. Mancos State Park is southwest Colorado's hot spot for excellent fishing and camping.

Pleasant climate, year-round trout fishing and a campground in a mature ponderosa pine forest combine to create an outdoor haven.

Facilities: The facilities at Mancos State Park include two campgrounds, drinking water, restrooms, and picnic areas.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Black Bear Trail. Reservations for the nearby campsites are accepted.

Best Time To Visit: Black Bear Trail is open year-round.

Fees: There are a variety of fees that can be occurred when entering this state area, from a daily walking pass all the way to an annual vehicle pass. Please contact this State Recreation Area to find the plan best for you.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Since rules may vary depending on which park you choose to visit, please check with the Park Manager for any other rules that may apply.

Directions: To reach Black Bear Trail from Durango, travel US Highway 160 west 27 miles to the town of Mancos. Go north on State Highway 184 1/2 mile and turn east onto County Road 42 (Forest Service Road 561). Go 5 miles and take Road N to the park entrance.

To reach Black Bear Trail from Cortez, travel on US Highway 160 to Mancos. From Mancos go north on State Highway 184 1/2 mile and turn east onto County Road 42 (Forest Service Road 561). Go 5 miles and take Road N to the park entrance.

Attractions Near
Black Bear Trail

Mancos Campground

Address

Mancos State Park, c/o Navajo

P.O. Box 1697

Arboles, Colorado 81121

Phone
General: (970) 883-2208

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