Name: Bear Hole
Rating: 4.0

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Please park, enter, and exit trails at Climbing Tower.

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This is a one-mile singletrack loop that is very challenging for most hikers. Locals claim that many years ago the "bear hole" was built to trap bears.

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Land Manager: Blue Ridge School

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4.0 from 2 votes

#5

in Blue Ridge School

#14720

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#5

in Blue Ridge School

#397

in Virginia

#14,720

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A sturdy bridge aids your first passage over Chesley Creek.

Mar 16, 2017 near Stanard…, VA

The exit or second entrance to Bear Hole (off the Chesley Creek trail) is relatively easy to navigate.

Mar 16, 2017 near Stanard…, VA

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Bear Hole

“A very tough climb and descent. ”

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Point to Point

1,117' 340 m

882' 269 m

201' 61 m

234' 71 m

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