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California
6.9 mi
Distance
723 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Los Padres National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Bear Canyon
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Bear Canyon offers a moderate 6.87-mile round-trip hike with 723 feet of elevation gain through California's scenic canyon terrain. This trail showcases the natural beauty of the Bear Canyon area with gradual elevation changes and diverse landscape features typical of California's foothills. The route provides a rewarding day hike experience for those seeking a moderate challenge with manageable elevation gain.
Alejandro
~3 min drive
Challenging 11-mile mountain hike with 2,744 ft elevation gain.
Bear Canyon Conn.
~6 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile connector with 494 ft gain through Bear Canyon foothills.
Willow Spring (Figueroa)
~26 min drive
Easy 1.42-mile walk to Willow Spring with minimal elevation gain.
Buckhorn Rigde
~4 min drive
Steep ridge climb with 939 ft gain in under 4 miles.
Sulphur Spring
~20 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile hike to a scenic geothermal spring with 514 ft elevation gain.
Sunset Valley
~28 min drive
Easy 1.5-mile valley hike with 482 ft gain and scenic views.
White Elephant
~7 min drive
Moderate 5-mile climb with 1,873 ft gain near White Elephant.
Gifford
~23 min drive
Moderate 4.4-mile trail with 573 ft gain near Gifford, California.
Sisquoc
~36 min drive
Steep 2.6-mile hike with 769 ft gain through Santa Barbara chaparral.
Roque Canyon
~9 min drive
Challenging 11.55-mile canyon trek with 2,904 ft elevation gain.