How long is Bear Mountain (Sedona)?

4.9 miles, out & back, with about 1,980 feet of elevation gain — roughly 2 hr 37 min at a steady pace.

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Bear Mountain (Sedona)

Q: How hard is Bear Mountain (Sedona)?

It's rated Hard. a relentless red-rock climb to a panoramic summit — exposed, strenuous, and worth it

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Distance4.9 mi

Est. time~2 hr 37 min

Elevation gain↗ 1,980 ft

RouteOut & back

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a relentless red-rock climb to a panoramic summit — exposed, strenuous, and worth it.

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