Trail Overview

Easy dirt trail with connections to the Berryessa Snow Mountain Monument area Trails with wildflower sights in Spring and the main road to The Wilbur Hot Springs. Beautiful scenery of the Bear Valley in Lake and Colusa Counties in Spring with Bear Creek passing next to the trail. Near the end of the trail, you will find the beautiful Bear Valley Wildflower Access at Keegan's ranch. The majority of the trail passes right next to private lands and wildlife easements.

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Difficulty

No limitations on the trail except some dirt patches that can be slippery when it rains. Dirt patches are close to adjacent hills that have signs of erosion but won't be a problem for any vehicle. Trail passes next to Bear Valley Creek in major rain event this creek might overflow affecting this trail. Any vehicle can go to the trail as its a dirt and gravel road through Bear Valley, Colusa/Lake counties, CA.

Technical Rating

Antoine Solomon

May 17, 2026

Open

Easy trail to complete. Can do it all in 2WD. The trail is scenic and the landscape is beautiful. Saw several non 4WD vehicles on the trail.

Malcolm Monero

Mar 28, 2026

Open

Very easy trail. No 4 wheel drive needed. There was a Camry that completed the whole thing. Still, a nice view of the creek on the side of the road. Private property lines both sides Private property lines both sides of the road in most areas.

Erik Yde

Mar 21, 2026

Open

Gorgeous views. Some washboard, some dust.

Devin l

Mar 08, 2026

Open

Went from south on 20 northbound. No massive wildflower blooms yet but great views while everything is still green. At the end we took a right and on bear valley road & caught some great views of the valley. Photos are from bear valley road

Andrew Connors

Mar 01, 2026

Open

Though technically easy, scenically this is a spectacular trail! Bear Valley is absolutely gorgeous and the entire drive on this road is beautiful. Some mud puddles here and there, no 4wd necessary. I looped around on Walker Ridge Road get back to Highway 20 and it made for a 3 to 4 hour driving adventure. All of it easy but the views again are outstanding. Highly recommended for an afternoon drive.

Jake Johnson

Jan 16, 2026

Open

Aaron Chiang

Jun 14, 2025

Open

ngawang chouni

Jun 13, 2025

Open

William P

May 04, 2025

Open

Great morning to get on the trial. Few folks on the road and some cows as well towards the farms. Awesome start to the day.

Christopher Fields

Apr 22, 2025

Open

John E

Mar 17, 2025

Open

Muddy in short sections. 99% good/excellent

Gregory Boehm

Feb 23, 2025

Open

Road was pretty mild. There were a few mud puddles closer to the Highway 20 entrance. Was able to still find a rideable line through. There were a few cows that looked like they escaped onto the road.

George Fajardo

Jan 18, 2025

Open

Gregory Boehm

Nov 17, 2024

Open

Road was in great condition today.

Eric S

Nov 10, 2024

Open

Some light traffic, very easy dirt & gravel, sedans should be able to make it, good wide open view in Bear Valley.