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California

Bear Canyon

3.8 mi

Distance

786 ft

Gain

1h 34m

Time

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  • Inside Cleveland National Forest

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Part of Sitton Peak

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.8 mi
Elevation gain
786 ft
Elevation loss
507 ft
Highest point
2,832 ft
Lowest point
2,196 ft

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About this trail

Bear Canyon is a 3.77-mile trail at Sitton Peak in California with 934 feet of elevation gain. The trail is part of the Sitton Peak trail system and is managed by the Forest Service.

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