This hike will take us to the top of Bedford Peak. It will be an out and back hike at 7.4 miles total with 2,050 ft. of elevation gain. The peak has an altitude of 3,804 ft.
This hike has great views of lots of the surrounding mountains and the ocean.
Things to bring: lots of water, snacks, good shoes/boots, a hat, sunscreen, trekking poles….
Link about the hike:
https://hikingguy.com/hiking-trails/hiking-orange-county/hike-the-bedford-peak-trail-orange-county/
Link to Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Maple+Springs+Visitor+Center/@33.7473879,-117.5856084,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dcc0efe9b3654d:0x442f1d2dc4567e95!8m2!3d33.7473835!4d-117.5834144
Dogs are welcome on this hike.
For parking, this hike requires an Adventure Pass. You can purchase a day pass for $5 or an annual pass for $30. Here is a link of where you can purchase either the day/annual pass (please purchase beforehand, as you cannot purchase in the parking lot): http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/r5/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5181410&width=full
