Trip
Ascending Hikes - Endurance – Boulder Open Space - Bear Peak
From South Mesa Trailhead we will use either Towhee Trail or Homestead Trail to access the Shadow Canyon Trail to Bear Peak. The trail is open but the surrounding terrain is off limits.
Contacts
Mark Wolf
Primary Leader
- Mon, May 11, 2026
- Ascending Hikes Section
- Hiking
- Adults
- Challenging
- Mileage: 7.8 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,882 ft
- High Point Elevation: 8,460 ft
- Pace: < 1.5 average mph
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will move at a pace that the entire group can maintain. It will not necessarily be a fast pace. Plan to stay with the group. The views from Bear Peak are certainly spectacular and make the effort worthwhile.
The round trip distance is 36 miles or $10 per car. There is a fee to park at the trailhead but I don't know how much it is.
Meet at the CMC Basecamp at 6:45am for a 7am departure.
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