Bear Valley

Bear Valley is a short, easy out-and-back hike in the Cedar City Ranger District of Dixie National Forest in Utah, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 0.26 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 96 feet, and it reaches a high point of 7,974 feet. The climb is back-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles in, and the trail is so short that it can be done in about half an hour. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Panguitch show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 77°F, while July averages about 86°F and winter brings highs near 39°F with a few snowy days each month. Willow Creek is about half a mile away, and the Sandy-Caddy Creek Loop and Willow Creek Trail are both within about 2 miles. Mineral is roughly 3 miles off.