Bear Mountain

Made the trip in April and was back again today. Same trail, no shade, but with breathtaking views of Sedona, even some hot air balloons.

This hike begins across the road from the TH. At first we were looking at Doe Mt and thinking it didn’t look like 2,000 ft

This was probably the hardest hike in the whole challenge. It may be a short way up to the summit but you’re climbing, and I

This was a late start for me for this Challenge. Yet the weather was excellent. Bear is beautiful and still a bear of a hike.

Wow! This is one on the most strenuous hikes I've done in Arizona, besides the Grand Canyon.  From the start, you don't get much flat

Started at 7am, so glad I did! The temperature was 68 but climbed to 95 by the time I was back down! I can’t imagine