Oregon · Hiking

Bearcamp Ridge

5.3 mi
round trip
4,376 ft
climb
5,211 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Bearcamp Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Bearcamp Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bearcamp Ridge is a 5.3-mile out-and-back hike in the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southwest Oregon. It rises from about 4,677 feet to a high point of 5,211 feet, with a total elevation gain of 4,376 feet over the round trip. The trail is not accessible, and it is managed by the Forest Service. The climb is steady, and the route is rated hard. It is open year-round, and the trailhead is named Bearcamp Ridge - High Ridge Trailhead. The route is on natural ground and allows horses and bikes, so plan on carrying your own supplies. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Sexton Summit weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with only two wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and rain on more than half the days. That station sits well below the ridge, so temperatures up top run cooler. Nearby, Big Windy Creek and West Fork Indigo Creek are canoeing options about 5 miles away, and the Rogue River National Rec Trail is about 6 miles off. Grassy Flats campground lies roughly 7 miles from the trailhead.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Bearcamp Ridge

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 33°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 33°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 33°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      61° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 46°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 53°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 54°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 51°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 36°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 32°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sexton Summit, OR, 24 mi away at 3,832 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

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Route details

Distance
5.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 4,376 ft
Starts at
Bearcamp Ridge - High Ridge Trailhead (about 4,713 ft)
Summit
5,305 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 4.5 hours

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Bearcamp Ridge on Brandy Peak?

About 5.3 mi round trip from Bearcamp Ridge - High Ridge Trailhead (about 4,713 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Bearcamp Ridge?

About 4,376 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Bearcamp Ridge?

It is rated hard.

Where does the Bearcamp Ridge start?

Bearcamp Ridge - High Ridge Trailhead (about 4,713 ft).

How long does the Bearcamp Ridge take?

About 4.5 hours round trip.

When is the best time for the Bearcamp Ridge?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Brandy Peak

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.