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BEAR CREEK FALLS
RATING - 48.0

VR - 4.0 (M/S)                       HR - 7                           SR - 6/20

TYPE OF APPROACH - Roadwalk + Bushwhack

DIFFICULTY - Very Difficult

LOCATION - Spada Lake Area

TYPE - Tiered

HEIGHT - 230'

WIDTH - 30'

Bear Creek Falls appears to be one of those disappointing waterfalls that are virtually impossible to see clearly.  I've been here twice and have been unable to find a clear view.  I have one more idea that I might try in the future, but otherwise this one might just be too hidden to see.  On my second trip, I was able to see the falls well enough to describe the falls properly, even though the pictures don't show it.

Bear Creek Falls begins with a plunging drop of 80' in height.  This is followed immediately by a 90' tall fan-shaped drop.  The creek then cascades for another 60' before finally leveling out.  This lower section is the only part that I have gotten a clear view of so far.  Luckily, Bear Creek has two more waterfalls that are much easier to view, but these are not nearly as impressive.
DIRECTIONS - Follow the directions to McCarty Falls.  Continue walking along the old road for another 1/2 a mile until you reach Bear Creek and the lower tier of Middle Bear Creek Falls comes into view.  The falls are about 1/4 mile upstream from the road but very difficult to get to.  Thus far I have been unable to get a clear view of the falls.

NEARBY WATERFALLS - Lower Bear Creek Falls, McCarty Falls, Middle Bear Creek Falls
ADDITIONAL PICTURES (CLICK TO ENLARGE)
     Aerial Image of Bear Creek Falls     Best view of Bear Creek Falls so far

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