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Nearby Trails
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Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Bear Canyon
Campground is located 5 miles from Switzer 's Picnic Area. Requires a5-mile hike in (one-way) to the campground. Intermittent streams is present. Equestrian and mountain bike use not recommended. Amenities: 3 hike-in campsites each with a designated picnic table. No toilets. No trash receptacles. Pack In-Pack Out. There is no piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. (Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires.)
Know before you go
Bear Canyon
Sun & Moon
1:39 PM
Sunrise
7:48 PM
Solar Noon
1:56 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:12 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 1:23 AM
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First Quarter
47% illuminated
Live12h 17m of daylight
Bear Canyon
Season
12days left
Peak Season End
Closes in 12 days
LiveJun 1 – Sep 30 · Based on historical averages
Bear Canyon
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Off Season
September — September conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
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Echo Mtn
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Mt Lowe (West)
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Sunset Ridge Lower
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Sunset Ridge
easy · 0.2 mi · 1 ft gain