![]() For an alternate route with the same distance, but a couple steeper sections of trail, turn left onto the Ocean Lake Loop Trail after hiking 6.9 kilometers (4.3 miles) along the Coast Trail. The Coast Trail passes through alternating coastal scrublands and woodlands, passes by many small lakes and ponds, including Bass Lake, and offers many coastal views. It is an 8.8 kilometer (5.5 miles) hike on the Coast Trail from the Palomarin Trailhead (geographic coordinates: 37.9341, -122.7472) to Wildcat Campground. For longer hikes, one can branch off of the route described above onto several different trails and, so long as you generally head south, you will ultimately be able to get to Wildcat Campground. Along the final 800 meters (0.5 miles), you may have the opportunity to enjoy views of the ocean (if it isn't too foggy). Turn right onto the Stewart Trail and descend 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) to Wildcat Campground. The Glen Trail climbs out of the Coast Creek Valley, crests a ridge, and connects with the Stewart Trail after 3 kilometers (1.9 miles). Hike through Douglas fir forests along the Bear Valley Trail, before turning left onto the Glen Trail after 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). Download the Bear Valley Area Map (427 KB PDF), which shows the location of the trailhead parking lot relative to the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Overnight parking is available in the gravel parking lot near the trailhead do not park in the paved lot near the visitor center. ![]() There are many potential routes between the Bear Valley Trailhead (geographic coordinates: 38.0398, -122.7994) and Wildcat Campground, the shortest of which is a 10 kilometer (6.3 miles) hike.
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