Bear Creek Trail
From its start at Nome Creek Road, this trail climbs gradually to cross a ridge before paralleling the Beaver Creek drainage. It crosses Champion Creek and Bear Creek shortly before reaching its end at Richards Cabin. This primarily a winter trail and crosses many wet areas.
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Starts at mile 10 on the Nome Creek Road
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Richard's Cabin Facility
ichard’s Cabin is named after Richard Platz. The cabin was constructed as a shelter to accommodate his mining, trapping, and hunting activities before the White Mountains became a National Recreation Area. In remembrance for his pioneering spirit and hard work, the BLM has retained the name “Richard’s Cabin.” The cabin is 16’ x 25’, and sleeps 6 people. Cabins are equipped with bunk beds, a table and benches, cook stove, lantern, fire extinguisher, saw, ax, broom, wood stove and outhouse. Renters need to bring fuel for the lanterns and cook stoves. BLM recently converted from white gas to propane cook stoves and lanterns, so make sure to bring the proper fuel! Carry extra lantern mantles or candles in case the lanterns don't function properly. Cabin users should be prepared to cut firewood or bring some with them. Other recommended items to bring include maps and compass, matches, sleeping bag and pad, extra food items and water, and warm clothing.