Bear activity at Roaring Fork Shelter?

[JustADude]

So, is there still bear activity problems at Roaring Fork Shelter?

Thinking about a section hike from Standing Bear Hostel to Hot Springs, and considering stopping at Roaring Fork Shelter.

Thanks for any insights, suggestions, and words of warning.

[Seatbelt]

I just hiked this same section this past weekend and ran into a few bear hunters who all said they were not having any luck this year. They were convinced that the bears are elsewhere right now. Who knows??
BTW, I camped just north of Max Patch did not stay at any shelters and had no problems with bears or any other critters.

[ChinMusic]

That area always seems to be a hot spot of bear activity. I def wouldn't let my guard down around there no matter what the reports are.

[78owl]

very little food at higher elevation, not many white oak acorns and such this year. bears are at lower elevations searching for food.

[pablo081002]

Is there still a lot if bear activity hear? Thinking of doing a short hike from Max Patch with my 12 n 6 yr old soon. Thanks.

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[pablo081002]

Here I mean...

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[JC13]

We went through around July 12th and no bears were seen or heard.

[pablo081002]

We went through around July 12th and no bears were seen or heard.Thanks! Did you stay at that shelter? Or jusy go through?

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[JC13]

Thanks! Did you stay at that shelter? Or jusy go through?

Sent from my XT1080 using TapatalkPassed through, we had nero'd at Standing Bear the day before. We hadn't seen a live bear or really any bear sign since prior to Newfound Gap.

[tdoczi]

Passed through, we had nero'd at Standing Bear the day before. We hadn't seen a live bear or really any bear sign since prior to Newfound Gap.

i spent the night there in late may. didnt see any bears but i did see ample signs of them having quite the presence in the area.

[JC13]

One thing about the shelter I just remembered, there is a very large tree down across the trail to the shelter. That is unless a crew has been through since.

[pablo081002]

Thanks y'all!

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[tunnelbear]

Hiked Match Patch to Hot Springs 3rd week of June with overnights at Walnut Mountain and Dear Park shelters. Guy behind me saw a bear come out on trail near Dear Park.... but no bear sightings for me.

[Lone Wolf]

it's just bearin'

[FreeGoldRush]

i spent the night there in late may. didnt see any bears but i did see ample signs of them having quite the presence in the area.
I went through this area in June. There was poop on trail in multiple places and a recently left note at a campsite describing an aggressive bear that could not be scared away by yelling, whistling, etc. I was a chicken and did Max Patch into Hot Sorings in one day to avoid sleeping with the bears.

[tdoczi]

I went through this area in June. There was poop on trail in multiple places and a recently left note at a campsite describing an aggressive bear that could not be scared away by yelling, whistling, etc. I was a chicken and did Max Patch into Hot Sorings in one day to avoid sleeping with the bears.

i didnt see a note, but scat and footprints in the extreme maybe a 1/4 mile before the shelter going north.

there was probably 20 off us at at and around the shelter that night so i wasnt worried. i dont know if i would have stayed alone.