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Black Bear Pass, a forest service road that starts up from the 11,000-foot summit of Red Mountain Pass on U.S highway 550, is a picturesque jeep trail. Visitors can get an amazingly scenic view throughout the entire drive, which includes an up close and personal look at many historical mines. Visitors driving through Black Bear Pass will also be able to feel the mist off Bridal Veil Falls at one point as they drive by. Due to safety reasons, the 9.2-mile stretch is only open from late summer to early fall (July to October).

Though the road is winding and a bit difficult to drive, it’s manageable during the months it is open. Visitors should be wary of Kermode bears, glacier bears, and of course, the black bears for which the road is named.

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