Bear Jaw Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 13.9 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
5,404 Steps 1  (2.4 mi)
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The Bear Jaw Trail passes through a meadow at the base of Humphreys Peak, a perfect hike for late spring or early summer when the wildflowers are in bloom.

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Elevation

The Bear Jaw Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,745 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,614 ft. and an elevation range of 1,131 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.4 mi8,614 ft9,745 ft1,131 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.0 hr2.429 ft1,110 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.4 hrs92.51,110 ft29 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Bear Jaw Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Kendrick Peak, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: White Horse Hills, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bellemont, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Bear Jaw Trail #26.

What is the length of the Bear Jaw Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) or 5,404 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bear Jaw Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.0 hour in one direction and in 1.4 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

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Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.