Near Big Bend Trail
View of the Pacific just before the drop-off

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Big Bend Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
This trail is a wide trail with very steep sections that connects Bommer Ridge Road with the canyon below.
1.4
mi
Distance
775
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Big Bend is accessed from the Bommer Ridge Road and the Stagecoach South Trail - Southern Half.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.37mi
Distance
775ft
Elevation Gain
60ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
921ft
High Point
205ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail starts out flat at the top, and meanders along a ridge. Towards the end of the visible trail, hikers will encounter a steep and rutted incline, which is followed by a gradual descent, for a while. During the second half of the trail, the descent suddenly turns into a steep drop-off where hikers must watch their step, followed by another very steep drop-off just before the trail arrives at the bottom.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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