California · Hiking · Trinity Alps Wilderness

Bear Ridge

4.6 mi
round trip
514 ft
climb
6,119 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Bear Ridge is a 4.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, part of the Salmon River Ranger District of Klamath National Forest in northern California. The trail rises from about 5,660 feet to a high point of 6,119 feet, with a total elevation gain of 514 feet. The route is natural-surfaced and rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land, and the hike lies within designated wilderness. The climb is a steady one, with the most gain coming in the second half of the route. The most comfortable time to go is late summer into early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 70°F and lows near 40°F, with July and August warmer and wetter. Nearby, the Saint Claire Trail is about 1.3 miles away and Salmon Summit about 2.2 miles. Climbers can head to Cecilville Bluffs, about 3.2 miles off, and the Matthews campground sits roughly 5.9 miles away.