Bears use the area from time to time, but since moving here in 2008, I've never heard of a negative bear encounter along this trail. I've also hiked it dozens of times and very rarely see bears. It's also highly likely that if you did actually see a bear, it'd be a black bear, and around here they pretty much all have the attitude, "Don't bother me and I won't bother you."
Sorry I neglected to mention that option! It's certainly possible though. If going straight to the lake and back, you're looking at a little more than 3 miles round trip. Hope that helps and feel free to ask if you have any more questions!
Thanks for the great information and for sharing!
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Thank you for your useful inforamtion!
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I'm just curious how often bears are spotted in this area? I really don't want to run into one..
Bears use the area from time to time, but since moving here in 2008, I've never heard of a negative bear encounter along this trail. I've also hiked it dozens of times and very rarely see bears. It's also highly likely that if you did actually see a bear, it'd be a black bear, and around here they pretty much all have the attitude, "Don't bother me and I won't bother you."
Hey can I hike just to see the lake and return back to the trailhead. how long/miles will that take?
Sorry I neglected to mention that option! It's certainly possible though. If going straight to the lake and back, you're looking at a little more than 3 miles round trip. Hope that helps and feel free to ask if you have any more questions!