Bear Pete Trail

Closest Major City: McCall

Distance: 19.00 miles (30.57 KM)

Description:
I can only estimate the mileage, so be prepared to keep your eyes open. Head north on the single track Bear Pete Trail from Cloochman Saddle. Climb up the steep first couple of miles until you get to a ridge overlooking Josephine Lake at about mile 3.5. Now you get some nice up and down ridge riding for about 6 miles until at mile 9 you climb again up behind the shoulder of Bear Pete Mountain (he's the man!). Look for a sign saying Pete Trail at a junction in a mile or so up on your right. You can either ride the first part down (a tricky decent on sharp rocks) for 6.5 miles down to Pete Creek (2000 ft elev. drop) or hike a bike. Go for it!!! You'll end up in a marshy area that you will probably walk through a bit to tread gently. Go east until you hit a dirt road. Go right and follow the road past the camping spots to the main Burgdorf road (USFS 246) and go right. Head for the hot springs!

Directions to the trail:
Go north on Warren Wagon Road about 20 miles and turn at the sign saying Cloochman Saddle (USFS 492). It'll be before Secesh Summit. Go left on the dirt road for a bit to Cloochman Saddle and park to the side. Leave a car at Burgdorf Hot Springs or meet someone there.