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Little Bear

 4.2 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. …Flagstaff
  5. Mount Elden
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Length

3.4 Miles 5.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

869' 265 m

Ascent

-5' -2 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

8,424' 2,568 m

High

7,560' 2,304 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 41 days ago
Fallen Trees - One big fallen tree, other wise trail is bomber History
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“Long moderate climb, or fun descent, connecting the AZ Trail to upper Mount Elden ”

— Almonzo Wilder
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Little Bear is a well graded trail that gently, but relentlessly, climbs up the slopes of Mount Elden. Much of the trail passes through an area badly burned by the 2010 Schultz Fire. This makes for interesting views, but the trail can get hot. A nice descent route any time of day.

Contacts

Local Club: Flagstaff Biking Organization

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Jun 14, 2018: Tank Fire operations winding down, final update

Jun 13, 2018: Firefighters continue operations on the Mogollon Rim

Jun 12, 2018: Firefighters responding to multiple wildfires along Mogollon Rim area

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Jul 8, 2017
Eric Kirby
Oct 31, 2016
Patrick McCarthy 1
Oct 25, 2016
James McNulty
Sticky
Apr 6, 2015
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 5 votes

#4

in Mount Elden

#5230

Overall
  4.2 from 5 votes
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3 Star
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Rankings

#4

in Mount Elden

#139

in Arizona

#5,230

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From ride on October 28, 2016.
From ride on October 28, 2016.
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On Little Bear on a ride on October 28, 2016.
On Little Bear on a ride on October 28, 2016.
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More of the Little Bear Trail, I could ride this every day!
More of the Little Bear Trail, I could ride thi…
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From a ride on October 28, 2016.
From a ride on October 28, 2016.
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The beautiful shady pines and smooth hard pack
The beautiful shady pines and smooth hard pack
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This is the bench with a view spot - you have to search for the bench - great view off Little Bear Trail. Great spot to stop for a picnic.
This is the bench with a view spot - you have t…
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Almonzo Wilder
Flagstaff, Arizona
Almonzo Wilder   Flagstaff, Arizona
This trail is currently closed by the Coconino National Forest due to damage related to the Schulz Fire and subsequent erosion (info here:fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconin…). Apr 5, 2014
Christina Casanova
Christina Casanova  
This trail is still currently closed Aug 23, 2015

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