Lovely! Rich history, and we saw a mama bear and babe up a Douglas fir!
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Lovely! Rich history, and we saw a mama bear and babe up a Douglas fir!
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DRDana on Coal Creek Trail
Wow, can you describe where along the trail you saw the bears?
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DRDana on Mar 10, 2025 11:25 AM
MamaAwal on Coal Creek Trail
Hmm. So many trails in that area, but I believe we were on Cave Hole.
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MamaAwal on Mar 10, 2025 12:05 PM
DRDana on Coal Creek Trail
That's quite different from the Coal Creek Trail. Since a mama and baby bear together are potentially very dangerous, it would be very helpful for hikers to know where you saw them. If you took your photos with a phone, you might be able to get the GPS coordinates from them.
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DRDana on Mar 10, 2025 02:51 PM
Paul Sea on Coal Creek Trail
Maybe this article by WTA would help you: https://www.wta.org/go-outside/trail-smarts/how-to/hike-backpack-bear-country
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Paul Sea on Mar 12, 2025 04:59 PM
MamaAwal on Coal Creek Trail
We saw the bears on the Red Town trail. My intent was to share a joyous and special occasion and not be publicly scolded about safety. I do understand some people might be very afraid of two black bears, but they are an unlikely risk, and furthermore, a risk to anyone that hikes anytime, not just in the Coal Creek area. If you are that wary, hike more urban areas.
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MamaAwal on Mar 10, 2025 02:59 PM