Los Angeles: Bear Canyon Loop
This 6.5-mile loop passes through sage, chaparral, and oak groves to a high plateau with panoramic views of the Santa Ana Mountains.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 7.6
Waypoints
BCL001
Location: 33.613224029541, -117.426986694336
Begin hike from trailhead sign-in around right (W) side of store
BCL002
Location: 33.6047592163086, -117.423393249512
Veer R @ 3-way
BCL010
Location: 33.6051712036133, -117.420845031738
Veer L @ 3-way, continue 1 mi. to car
BCL004
Location: 33.5972557067871, -117.420516967773
R @ 4-way; shady lunch spot
BCL005
Location: 33.5850715637207, -117.428146362305
Watch for horned lizards by trail
BCL006
Location: 33.5831718444824, -117.428863525391
Area called “4 Corners” is actually 5-way intersection. Make sharpest L @ 5-way; R @ 5-way leads 1.5 mi to Sitton Peak (side trip)
BCL007
Location: 33.5965385437012, -117.419067382812
High point on broad ridge, with gorgeous views in all directions, amid forest of yucca blooms
BCL008
Location: 33.5971488952637, -117.419219970703
Prime grouse habitat
BCL009
Location: 33.5972557067871, -117.420516967773
Straight @ 4-way
BCL003
Location: 33.6051712036133, -117.420845031738
R @ 3-way
