bear mountain

It was awesome to start and finish this challenge in Sedona. Bear was #8 and was an awesome hike from start to finish.

This hike was humbling for us. We can whip out Flat Iron and Angel’s Landing no biggie, but this one was a surprise. We thought

Woke at 4 am in Phoenix, after driving over the day before from San Diego. Got the trailhead just before 6:30. It was already warm,

Started hike at 6 am with only one other car in the parking lot. Didn't feel the heat, but was sweating from the inclines. Trail

The Juneteenth holiday gave me a rare opportunity for a weekday hike up north… and it was gloriously quiet. I only saw two other hikers