Name: Little Bear
Rating: 4.3

“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

Sep 2, 2017: Trail Day! Weatherford Trail maintenance, September 23rd.

Aug 23, 2017: Trail Day! Pedals v Pistons v Horseshoes v Hiking Boots, September 16th, Upper Moto

Jul 29, 2017: Trail Day! August 12th, Sunset Trail Maintenance

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

Sep 13, 2017: Officials to lift closure of Kendrick Mountain area on Kaibab and Coconino National Forests Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 6 p.m.

Sep 6, 2017: C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir closes for season (September 6, 2017)

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Oct 31, 2016

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4.3 from 3 votes

#4

in Mount Elden

#3890

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4.3 from 3 votes

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#4

in Mount Elden

#124

in Arizona

#3,890

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From ride on October 28, 2016.

On Little Bear on a ride on October 28, 2016.

More of the Little Bear Trail, I could ride this every day!

From a ride on October 28, 2016.

The beautiful shady pines and smooth hard pack

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.

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Almonzo Wilder
Flagstaff, Arizona

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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

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Christina Casanova
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This trail is still currently closed Aug 23, 2015

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3.4 Miles 5.5 Kilometers Singletrack	869' 265 m Ascent -5' -2 m Descent
8,424' 2,568 m High 7,560' 2,304 m Low	5% Avg Grade (3°) 12% Max Grade (7°)
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Little Bear

3.4 Miles 5.5 Kilometers

Singletrack

869' 265 m

-5' -2 m

8,424' 2,568 m

7,560' 2,304 m

5%

12%

Unknown

“Long moderate climb, or fun descent, connecting the AZ Trail to upper Mount Elden”