Meadow near the junction with Mt. Wittenberg summit trail - Hikerly

Meadow near the junction with Mt. Wittenberg summit trail

Bear Valley Trailhead is at the far end of the visitor center parking lot, past several horse hitching posts. — Bear Valley Trailhead

The first 2 miles of this hike take you steadily uphill through meadows and forests. — Heading uphill

Douglas fir and bishop pine trees line the Mount Wittenberg Trail — Mount Wittenberg Trail

Douglas-fir forest — Douglas-firs

The trail to the summit of Mt. Wittenberg which you can add on to this hike if you wish. — Mt. Wittenberg summit trail

Fog hovers over the ocean in the distance in this view from Sky Trail — Fog on the ocean

Trees along Sky Trail — Trees

Trees

Wildflowers along the Sky Trail — Wildflowers

Approaching the Coast Trail, the views of the seashore begin to appear — Seashore

Butterfly

Much of this hike is protected from the sun. — Sky Trail

The seashore is getting closer. — Seashore

Seashore

View from Arch Rock to the north — Arch Rock view

The trail leading out to Arch Rock — Trail to Arch Rock

View to the south from Arch Rock — Arch Rock view

Looking inland from Arch Rock — Arch Rock inland view

Coast Creek

The beautiful tree canopy along the Bear Valley Trail. — Tree canopy

The hike ends on a relatively flat stretch along Bear Valley Creek. — Bear Valley Trail.

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