Hanan Tr142

Hanan Tr142 crosses the divide between the Great Basin and the Pacific drainages on the top of Bear Creek Rim, resulting in a mid ride summit, although the terrain is moderate enough to enable a full OAB ride. The grade within 0.5mi of the Bear Creek Rim summit increases to 10%, so may require some hike-a-bike for intermediate riders.

Pass through a diverse environment, with mixed conifer old growth stands, quaking aspen groves, a large scab-rock flat, dense stands of lodgepole pine, and large open upland meadows.

The ride could be combined with the Fremont National Recreation Tr160 into a loop, connected with FR3316 and FR332.

Fremont National Recreation Trail

The 42.5mi Fremont National Recreation Tr160 segment between Government Harvey Pass and Cox Pass offers high elevation sub-alpine vegetation, colorful lichen encrusted rimrocks, open ponderosa pine stands, dense stands of lodgepole pine, lush meadows, deeply shaded mixed conifer old growth stands, and sagebrush/juniper covered rolling hills. The trail is well signed and is marked with grey diamonds and red, white, and blue National Recreation Trail logo reassurance markers.

Headed south from the Chewaucan River crossing, the trail ascends a high ridge (2400' over 10mi) over rugged terrain to the Morgan Butte summit.

Fremont National Recreation Trail Elevation Profile Map

Fremont-Winema National Forest FRT #160 page.

The section between the Bear Creek TH and Gov't Harvey Pass is a steady, relatively even ascent out of the Bear Creek drainage to the 2000' high Winter Rim fault block.

Mosquitoes are ferocious in this area until August. Feel free to try the natural repellents, and avoid drinking carbonated drinks prior to riding, but Deet 100 may be the only protection from 'the swarm'. Expect some trailside poison oak and prepare as needed. Try using Tecnu before the ride.