4.1 miles
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-1,493 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Bob Bear Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Ref Number
    #18
  • AKA
    Fossil Creek
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #5919 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Land Owner
    Tonto 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
More Stats for Bob Bear Trail hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,415 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,279 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,696 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,281 ft
  • Grade
    -6.5%
  • Grade max
    -58%
  • Grade min
    14%
  • Distance climb
    2,448 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,152 ft
  • Avg reverse time
    02:00:03
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      Jun 24, 2024 @ 10:18pm
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      • 9 rides
      • 8 miles avg distance
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