Hike in San Mateo Wilderness - Bear Canyon Loop Trail to 4 Corners

The hike we will do starts from the parking lot across from the Ortega Oaks Candy Store. It will be 6.8 miles (total) with 1200 ft. of elevation gain. We will take the Bear Canyon Loop Trail to the 4 Corners trail junction. We will take the Bear Ridge Trail back and do a lollipop look back to Bear Canyon Loop Trail and back to the parking lot.

For parking, this hike requires an Adventure Pass. You can purchase a day pass for $5 or an annual pass for $30. Here is a link of where you can purchase either the day/annual pass (please purchase beforehand, as you cannot purchase in the parking lot): http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5181410&width=full

Dogs are welcome on this hike.

There are restrooms at the parking lot.

If you have any questions before the hike, please feel free to ask.