Near Bear Cave Trail
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Near Bear Cave Trail
Passages between sandstone rocks at Bear Cave Trail.

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Bear Cave Trail

1.7 (3 Ratings)
Huge rocks form narrow passages and enclosed areas within a very easy hike from the parking area.
0.2
mi
Distance
135
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.17mi
Distance
135ft
Elevation Gain
135ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
917ft
High Point
877ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Large sandstone rocks with waterworn and eroded passages create a small area that can be explored easily without getting lost. A clear path circumscribes the rock structures and leads to the parking area. The trail is blazed with green markers by the state park. The trailhead is 1 mile west of Mather Lodge on Hwy-154. The central passageway is call "Eye of the Needle".

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Contributors
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