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Little Bear

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 4.4 (9)
  1. Areas
  2. AZ
  3. …Flagstaff and Northern AZ
  4. …Flagstaff
  5. Mount Elden
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“Long moderate climb, or fun descent, connecting the AZ Trail to upper Mount Elden ”

Almonzo Wilder
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3.4

Miles

5.5

KM
Singletrack

8,424' 2,568 m

High

7,560' 2,304 m

Low

869' 265 m

Up

5' 2 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

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

Dec 19, 2023: 2023 Trail Program wrap up

Land Manager: USFS - Coconino National Forest Office

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Almonzo Wilder
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Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 9 votes

#5

in Mount Elden

#7198

Overall
  4.4 from 9 votes
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4 Star
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Trail Rankings

#5

in Mount Elden

#181

in Arizona

#7,198

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On Little Bear on a ride on October 28, 2016.
Nov 1, 2016 near Flagstaff, AZ
More of the Little Bear Trail, I could ride this every day!
May 31, 2013 near Flagstaff, AZ
From ride on October 28, 2016.
Nov 1, 2016 near Flagstaff, AZ
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.
May 31, 2013 near Flagstaff, AZ
From a ride on October 28, 2016.
Nov 1, 2016 near Flagstaff, AZ
The beautiful shady pines and smooth hard pack
May 31, 2013 near Flagstaff, AZ

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