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4.1 miles
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-1,493 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1,415 ft
Altitude change
4,279 ft
Altitude min
5,696 ft
Altitude start
4,281 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-58%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
2,448 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,152 ft
Distance flat
Bob Bear Trail Details
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Ref Number#18
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AKAFossil Creek
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerTonto National Forest
This strenuous trail on the Tonto National Forest descends four miles into a 1600' deep canyon before you'll see a drop of water. Loose rock and the steep ascent makes the return climb out challenging. No water is available along the first four miles of trail. In summertime, the hike out can be brutally hot. The trail ends at the historic old dam.
No NOT attempt this trail without sturdy footwear (flip flops have proved disasterous for more than a few hikers), sun screen, and enough food and water to last the whole day.
Access Info
Unlike the other eight parking lots in Fossil Creek, the Bob Bear Trailhead parking lot DOES NOT provide direct access to Fossil Creek's water
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to bob-bear-trail trailhead
(34.407050, -111.568590)
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14 km • 151 m • 2 • Point to Point •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bob Bear Trail
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Where is Bob Bear Trail located?
Bob Bear Trail is located in Payson, Arizona, United States. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.40705, -111.56859.
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How hard is Bob Bear Trail?
Bob Bear Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bob Bear Trail?
Bob Bear Trail has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,493 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,279 ft to 5,696 ft.
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Is Bob Bear Trail a point to point trail?
Bob Bear Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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