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Bear Valley Loop Trail is a beginner trail located off Hwy 89 starting right at "Little Truckee Summit". The loop takes off and ends at the Bear Valley Campground. Head in on Cottonwood Road off of Hwy 89 to find the trailhead. The Loop consists of mostly loose dirt and fire roads, with the occasion...
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This scenic loop trail winds around beautiful Bear Valley and follows the upper reaches of Fordyce Creek. As you enter the open meadow, the trail splits: the right fork cuts directly through the center of the meadow and crosses Fordyce Creek. This section can become extremely muddy in spring due to ...
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