1.1 hr
The Abrigo Valley Trail climbs through a pleasant oak-shaded valley to open ridge top.<br><br>From the Bear Creek Staging area, pass through the gate and ascend through a shaded canyon to the junction with the Mott Peak Trail. The road is gravel and graded to the campsites located about a mile up. <br><br>As you continue, you'll pass the Santos Trail to the left and restrooms. This is the end of the gravel portion of this route. You'll immediately hit a dirt (or mud) wall. The trail continues climbing towards the ridge with one final steep pitch to the gate at the Briones Crest Trail.
Upper Abrigo Valley Trail.
Lower Abrigo Valley Trail graded and graveled.