2023-Mar: AZ-Strawberry: Fossil Springs/Bob Bear Trail/Level 2+

This is Day 2 hiking of a HikingOC Annual Springtime in Phoenix, Strawberry and Sedona, AZ https://www.meetup.com/hikingoc/events/284194920/
RSVP is NOT SECURED a space. Please contact the host via message, email or in person to discuss more about the trip!

The hike Stats
Durance: 4-5 hours.
Length: 8+ miles round-trip
Difficulty: Strenuous.
Elevation: 1500+ feet.
More info: https://inspiretraveleat.com/fossil-springs-hike-with-secret-tips/
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=72066
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/fossil-springs-trail
General Rating and Difficulty: Level 2+/3 for distance, elevation and speed. Please see the RATING TABLE for more info about difficulty levels https://tinyurl.com/HikeRating

About the hike: The Bob Bear Trail provides access to the headwaters of the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River and the Fossil Springs Wilderness on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests. The trail begins at an elevation of 5,700 feet on Deadman Mesa near the town of Strawberry and descends 1,500 feet over 4 miles into the Fossil Creek canyon. The trail offers a remote, backcountry experience and is steep and extremely hot during the summer, but rewards visitors with access to one of Arizona’s most spectacular riparian areas.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=72066

Directions: https://inspiretraveleat.com/fossil-springs-hike-with-secret-tips/
Vehicle Requirements: None, accessible to all, but highly recommended high clearance (SUV)

GOOD TO KNOW Wear good traction hiking shoes, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, rain gears and the most important is Ten Essentials: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234

REMINDER:

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