Sept 20, 2008
Bear Mountain Walk
Four Plus Fool Hardy Folks Extreme Walker Program
Terrain, Elevation and Distance Category

SPONSORED BY

Black Hills Volkssport Association

SANCTION NUMBER

START POINT

Medicine Mountain Boy Scout Camp

START/FINISH TIMES

Start:  7am - 11am Finish by  3pm

TRAIL RATING

3 - 5K, 5 - 10K

DISTANCE AND RATING

3 - 5K, 5 - 10K

FEES

$3 - Credit Only
$2 - Registered Walker

TRAIL DESCRIPTION

Trail is used as ski trails during the winter.  At the 7153' peak is a fire tower, one of the principal towers in the area and offers breathtaking views, along with the views from the Grand Vista Overview.  Beginning at the southern end, hikers ascend 1,000 feet in about 2 miles to Bear Mountain .  

EVENT INFORMATION

Bear Mountain is the third highest point in the state and is the center of an uplift of Archean-age granite and gneiss, some of the oldest rocks in the Black Hills.  The trail winds through draws, pass through pine and spruce forests, skirts stands of aspen and travel a limestone rim.  Wildlife is abundant in the area.  According to Bear Mountain trail personnel elk and deer abound; coyotes, grouse and wild turkeys are sometimes glimpsed.

DIRECTIONS

The trails accessed from Medicine Mountain Boy Scout Camp which is located southwest of Hill City and northwest of the town of Custer.  Signs pointing you in the right direction for the camp are found on US 16 across from Heritage Village south of Crazy Horse Memorial. Take Medicine Mountain Road, stay to the right for approximately 4 to 5 miles, then follow Forest Road 299 north for 3 to 4 miles to the Boy Scout Camp.  Look for the signs

NEED A MAP
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WEATHER INFORMATION

Visit the Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes web site for South Dakota area maps  Click on "maps" found in the lower left hand corner of the home page or BH Maps on the right hand side of the web site home page.  Weather information found below "maps".

DISCLAIMER

The sponsors are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or material damage.  Every effort will be made to make these events safe, enjoyable and memorable.  The event will take place regardless of weather conditions, please dress accordingly.  No refunds will be given.  Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.  All participants will be required to sign liability disclaimer.

IVV RECORD BOOKS

Event and distance books will be available for purchase for $5.00 each at the Start/Finish.  This event counts towards the acquisition of IVV achievement awards.

WATER

Carrying water is highly recommended.

FOOD

N/A

PETS

Yes, leashed

RESTROOMS

N/A

CONTACT PERSON

James and Jenny Herron
4626 Three Rivers Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701
605-716-0116

 

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