About Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead
The Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead is a one-acre site with an information kiosk and a memorial trail marker in honor of fallen wildland firefighters.
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Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead
Cascade, Idaho · Valley County · Facility
The Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead is a one-acre site with an information kiosk and a memorial trail marker in honor of fallen wildland firefighters.
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44.64122, -115.62814
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Weather at Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
70°/43°
🌬 7mph
↑ 7:40 AM ↓ 7:22 PM
Fri
Overcast
72°/53°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:41 AM ↓ 7:20 PM
Sat
Overcast
75°/51°
🌬 7mph
↑ 7:43 AM ↓ 7:19 PM
Sun
Overcast
79°/52°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:44 AM ↓ 7:17 PM
Mon
Overcast
77°/57°
🌬 13mph
↑ 7:45 AM ↓ 7:15 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead
Heading to Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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