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| Bear Flat Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
3,680 Feet
USGS Map:
French Mountain
Length, One-way:
6.9 Miles
Elevation Gain:
1,040 Feet
Beginning Elevation:
4,720 Feet
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Blue River, Travel east on Hwy. #126 for 4 miles, turn right on Rd. 19 (Aufderheide Forest Drive) and follow it for 3 miles to Cougar Dam. At the Dam turn left onto Rd 1993 for 14 miles to Pat Saddle Trailhead on the right. Park at the trailhead and follow Olallie Trail #3529 for 3.5 miles, Bear Flat Trail is on the right.
Location Information
Bear Flat Trail (#3301) is a difficult 6.9 mile hike at an elevation of 4,720 feet. This trail goes through the upper portion of the French Pete drainage and around Olallie Mountain. Make a day loop trip or a two-day hike. Just after leaving the Olallie Trail hikers will pass through open grassy meadows. The trail is obscure so be alert and watch carefully for old blazes and use a compass. This trail offers solitude. The trail ends on the French Pete Trail #3311, 1.5 miles west of the Pat Saddle Trailhead.
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