4.6 miles
Distance
2,108 ft
Climb
-2,110 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
4,578 ft
Altitude min
4,604 ft
Altitude start
4,603 ft
Altitude end
-90.5%
Grade max
85.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
528 ft
Distance flat

Not an easy hike up, but worth the 360-degree views you will be rewarded with at the top Along the way, you will encounter 3 false summits before you actually reach the last one.

If you are feeling adventure combine this with the Doe Mountain Loop just across from the Bear Mountain trailhead.

Detailed Description
Bear Mountain is a 5 mile popular expert route located near Sedona Arizona. This hike primary route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,108 ft with a max elevation of 6,461 ft then descends -2,110 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 43 min
  • Altitude min
    4,578 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,604 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,603 ft
  • Climb
    2,108 ft
  • Descent
    -2,110 ft
  • Grade max
    -90.5%
  • Grade min
    85.7%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    528 ft

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Trails in Route

Bear Mountain4 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Out & Back
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    16

Directions

  1. Walk north on Bear Mountain.
  2. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  3. Walk southeast on Bear Mountain.
  4. Continue for 4 kilometers.
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
77
hike
90
hike
93
hike
104

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Bear Mountain
Apr 27, 2025 @ 10:30am
Apr 27, 2025
Stunning. Challenging.
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