Wheelbarrow - Mar 20, 2024 2:24 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2019
10 miler
Chiller climb in classic Mediterranean climate.
Scott M. - Oct 13, 2022 5:36 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 1992
Bear Canyon Tail
Did this as part of a run in the area.
T. White - Nov 5, 2017 9:52 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2009
Great winter peak
An absolute jewel of a summit. Fog rolled into the canyon and created the illusion of primeval wilderness all around, save for the occasional car motor echoing up the walls. Views south to Pendleton and Palomar were excellent. Perfect hike for when the high country is snowbound... it's too hot up here in summer, anyway.
IronHiker - Jul 23, 2015 1:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2012
Sarah Simon - Mar 8, 2015 11:17 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2015
Bear Canyon
Great hike, warm day! Visiting my friend Annette in Mission Viejo, I picked this hike for our Saturday outing. Great views, lizards everywhere, blazing hot sun, great company. Hwy 74 / Ortega Highway looks like a fine place to cruise the Harley one day!
Nice morning hike. Took Bear Ridge there and came back through the canyon. Added Boy Scout Peak also and disturbed a rattlesnake on that summit. That always gets the blood pumping!
Luciano136 - Jan 21, 2013 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2013
Bear Canyon trail
With gimpilator. Coincidentally we planned on hiking the same peak.
gimpilator - Jan 6, 2013 2:36 am Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2013
Hiked with my son Kevin and friend John on a nice trail to the peak. Nice views from top.
cab - Apr 16, 2012 10:20 am Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2012
Bear Canyon Trail
Climbed after a quick hike to the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness Highpoint earlier in the day. I accidentally climbed Boy Scout Peak first because someone had turned the trail sign near Sitton Peak to point to Boy Scout Peak instead. Since I wasn't paying attention to my map and just following the signs, I got to the top and immediately knew something wasn't right since I wasn't on the highest point around. Not a big deal since it was a short side trip. I fixed the sign when I got back down to it and continued on to Sitton without incident. The trail to Sitton after you leave the road is steep!
Wheelbarrow - Mar 20, 2024 2:24 am Date Climbed: Oct 11, 2019
10 milerChiller climb in classic Mediterranean climate.
Scott M. - Oct 13, 2022 5:36 am Date Climbed: Apr 10, 1992
Bear Canyon TailDid this as part of a run in the area.
T. White - Nov 5, 2017 9:52 pm Date Climbed: Jan 2, 2009
Great winter peakAn absolute jewel of a summit. Fog rolled into the canyon and created the illusion of primeval wilderness all around, save for the occasional car motor echoing up the walls. Views south to Pendleton and Palomar were excellent. Perfect hike for when the high country is snowbound... it's too hot up here in summer, anyway.
IronHiker - Jul 23, 2015 1:07 pm Date Climbed: Oct 12, 2012
Bear Canyon Trailwith Boy Scout Peak
Fletch - Apr 8, 2015 5:06 pm Date Climbed: Apr 7, 2015
Doggies HikeSaw Sarah's entry in the log... great day!
Sarah Simon - Mar 8, 2015 11:17 am Date Climbed: Mar 7, 2015
Bear CanyonGreat hike, warm day! Visiting my friend Annette in Mission Viejo, I picked this hike for our Saturday outing. Great views, lizards everywhere, blazing hot sun, great company. Hwy 74 / Ortega Highway looks like a fine place to cruise the Harley one day!
NavySeabee - Apr 22, 2013 12:08 pm Date Climbed: Apr 20, 2013
Bear Canyon TrailNice morning hike. Took Bear Ridge there and came back through the canyon. Added Boy Scout Peak also and disturbed a rattlesnake on that summit. That always gets the blood pumping!
Luciano136 - Jan 21, 2013 3:56 pm Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2013
Bear Canyon trailWith gimpilator. Coincidentally we planned on hiking the same peak.
gimpilator - Jan 6, 2013 2:36 am Date Climbed: Jan 5, 2013
Candy Shop ApproachAlong with Boy Scout Peak.
SierraCJ - Apr 16, 2012 1:38 pm Date Climbed: Apr 9, 2009
From Candy StoreHiked with my son Kevin and friend John on a nice trail to the peak. Nice views from top.
cab - Apr 16, 2012 10:20 am Date Climbed: Apr 15, 2012
Bear Canyon TrailClimbed after a quick hike to the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness Highpoint earlier in the day. I accidentally climbed Boy Scout Peak first because someone had turned the trail sign near Sitton Peak to point to Boy Scout Peak instead. Since I wasn't paying attention to my map and just following the signs, I got to the top and immediately knew something wasn't right since I wasn't on the highest point around. Not a big deal since it was a short side trip. I fixed the sign when I got back down to it and continued on to Sitton without incident. The trail to Sitton after you leave the road is steep!