Upper Bear Summit Trailhead

Facility · Idaho ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Boise National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,932 ft
Elevation

The Upper Bear Summit Trailhead is a signed site that includes an information kiosk and a loading/unloading ramp for animals.

It serves Bear Summit (#286) and Bear Summit West (#288) trails.

All trailheads have space for parking.

Getting there

43.94009, -115.48232 · 43°56'24.3"N 115°28'56.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in6.55.15.54.03.12.30.70.81.32.95.17.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Upper Bear Summit Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Upper Bear Summit Trailhead?
No. Upper Bear Summit Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Upper Bear Summit Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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