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Trail 126 Peralta Ridge Trail
 
Length: 3.5 miles
Difficulty: Difficult
Use: Light
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Access: Follow Forest Road 10 from Ponderosa north for three
miles to Paliza Campground. Turn right on Forest Road 266 (Bear
Springs Road) and continue for six miles on this very rough road.
Forest Road 266 makes a sharp turn to the south at this point. You
will need to park your vehicle at this point because the road that
leads to the trailhead has been closed to all vehicles at this point.
You will hike approximately 1.5 miles of an old existing roadbed
until you come to the ridgetop of Peralta. At this point, you will
be able to see Peralta Canyon below.
USGS Maps: Bear Springs Peak
Description:
As described, the first 1.5 miles of the trail will consist
of hiking on a road that has been closed. Once you get to
Peralta Ridge the trail starts to drop into the steep Peralta
Canyon, dropping over 1600 feet in elevation within two miles.
Peralta Canyon has a perennial stream which follows through
most of its entirety. This water should be treated before
drinking or even better, hikers are encouraged to bring water.
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Notes:
 This
trail has not been maintained in many years and is difficult
to follow.
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