Utah · Hiking

Bear Canyon

10.4 mi
round trip
3,234 ft
climb
9,762 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Bear Canyon open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Fishlake National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Fishlake National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bear Canyon is a hard hike in the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 6,500 feet to nearly 9,800 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,234 feet over a distance of about 10.4 miles. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows bikes, so it works for hikers and mountain bikers alike. It is open year-round, and the surrounding area has several other trails within a mile, including Choke Cherry, Three Forks and Cedar Springs. For an overnight stay, Maple Grove campground sits about 9.4 miles away. Climbers can find the Fishlake National Forest climbing area roughly 5.8 miles off.

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