Hidden Valley of Bluff Spring Mountain

15.5 mi4,687 ft Rating 8/10Difficulty 8/10

4,131 ft 2,405 ft
Elevation along the recorded route — 2,405 ft at its lowest to 4,131 ft at its highest.

Long day that climbs up Bluff Spring Mountain, drops down to the valley hidden within, and then descends the northern face near an impressive (seasonal) waterfall.

Along the way

Mountain 1

  • Bluff Spring Mountain

Saddle 2

  • Terrapin Pass
  • Bluff Saddle

Trailhead 1

  • Peralta Trailhead

Junction 3

  • Dutchman's Trail / Bluff Spring Trail junction
  • Cave / Bluff Springs Trail Junction
  • Terrapin / Bluff Springs Trail Junction