Bear Creek Trail
1.5 mi
Distance
787 ft
Elev. Gain
54m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Bear Creek Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
California Department of Parks and Recreation manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 196 ft |
| High point | 1.2 mi | 440 ft |
| End | 1.5 mi | 409 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
Official sources & verification
Managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- La Honda, CA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- San Mateo County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Portola Redwoods State Park · California Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Nearby Trails
More trails near Bear Creek TrailPeters Creek Loop Trail;Old Page Mill Trail
Slate Creek Trail
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