Little Bear Trail,
Coconino National Forest

Located 6.5 miles from Flagstaff, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
7,902 Steps 1  (3.6 mi)
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The Little Bear Trail suffered severe damage during the Schultz Wildfire of 2010. Many of the trees were destroyed and much of the trail is now surrounded by black stumps of Ponderosa Pine and Gambel Oak. Trail crews and volunteers have now successfully rebuilt this moderately strenuous, steep trail which also includes several switchbacks.

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Elevation

The Little Bear Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,445 ft., a minimum elevation of 7,537 ft. and an elevation range of 908 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.6 mi7,537 ft8,445 ft908 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.4 hrs0.00 ft894 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.6 hrs74.5894 ft0 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 Little Bear 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: White Horse Hills, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Strawberry Crater, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Sunset Crater East, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Winona, AZ

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Little Bear Trail #112.

What is the length of the Little Bear Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.6 miles (5.9 km) or 7,902 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Little Bear Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.4 hours in one direction and in 1.6 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.