Hard

Bear Mountain (Sedona)

Arizona

Distance4.9 mi
Est. time~2 hr 37 min
Elevation gain1,980 ft
RouteOut & back
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Bear Mountain (Sedona) is a hard 4.9-mile out & back hike in Arizona with about 1,980 ft of elevation gain. a relentless red-rock climb to a panoramic summit — exposed, strenuous, and worth it.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead before navigating. Check conditions, permits, and weather before you go — trails close, and mountain weather turns fast.

On the drive · A stop on Los Angeles → Sedona · A stop on Phoenix → Sedona

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