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| | Each one of the many hiking and backpacking trails of Arizona is gorgeous in its own way. A lengthy tour divides Safford from Bear Canyon Trail, but when you backcountry walk it you're always having an outstanding time. This part of Arizona is always a pleasure to stop at during backcountry backpacking season. This hiking and backpacking trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Bear Canyon Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,533 feet which is |
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higher than average. Bear Canyon Trail is a wilderness trail of great length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Now, this is roughly a 4-day hike, so make sure you've got
| | all your overnight gear packed. Arizona has plenty of great hiking and backpacking trails; one of them being Bear Canyon Trail in Greenlee County. This wilderness trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. Backcountry hiking here in Arizona is a wonderful way to spend some time. We all need to get out in the wilderness once in a while, and Bear Canyon Trail in Greenlee County, Arizona is a really tremendous location to spend some time. Bear Canyon Trail is a location that is quite dried out generally; July is the wettest month with | |
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most rain, and the driest month is May. Backcountry trekking here in the San Francisco Mountains is the best way to enjoy these summits. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking and backpacking trail,
so don't forget to pack enough supplies. With its 26 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer hike. Different parts of Bear Canyon Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the
wilderness hiking trail. Throughout the summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Bear Canyon Trail. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Bear Canyon Trail temperatures
dip to the 20's. This is one of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding area.
Briefly about the general area:
Get your pulse rate up on the fine whitewater of Black River - East Fork; a spree to Prieto Plateau revives the soul.
Just can't get enough
of the San Francisco Mountains. The trees of Clifton Ranger District are a pleasant source of shade on hot summer days. There's so much to do here at Bear Canyon Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Upper Juan Miller Campground is a pleasant spot for that. And that's not
all the things to do here in the San Francisco Mountains. There's some flowing water close by, Wet Prong Creek is a stream you can pop by while here; close by Hogtrail Canyon is a great place to go. Middle Prong Creek flows through this region; Pine Flat is a tremendous location
to check out.
Horse Springs is a good local attraction; whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Blue River. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this place. Put some time aside to spend at Bear Spring since you're here at Bear Canyon Trail. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Bear Canyon Trail has to offer, you can camp at Honeymoon Campground.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 33.4429, Longitude -109.3769
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 26 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Total elevation difference: 3533 feet
Comfort Inn & Suites Safford, Safford
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36 miles away
A relaxing corporate hotel with all the amenities a business traveler needs to finish up at the end of the day. Utilize our business center, WIFI, Desks and Ergonomic Chairs, plus everything you need...
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Days Inn Safford, Safford
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37 miles away
The Days Inn Safford, Arizona is a Chairman Award property, this is the highest award given by Days Inn for quality. We are located on Highway 70 in the Gila Valley with beautiful mountain views.* W...
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User input for Bear Canyon Trail, San Francisco Mountains, Greenlee County, Arizona:
Outdoors Recreation Near Safford, Arizona
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Safford, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Bear Canyon Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Bear Canyon Trail, San Francisco Mountains, Greenlee County, Arizona
Local climate location: BLACK RIVER PUMPS 5 miles away
       
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Quality Inn & Suites, Safford
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37 miles away
This beautiful and well appointed hotel was designed with the business and leisure traveller in mind. Get your work done or touch base with family and friends on our free WiFi, at the ergonomic work s...
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Econo Lodge Safford, Safford
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37 miles away
The Econo Lodge hotel is located on Highway 70, the old west highway made famous by cowboys, gunfighters, pioneers and settlers. This Safford hotel is close to the Phelps Dodge Copper Mine, Discovery ...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Bear Canyon Trail, San Francisco Mountains, Greenlee County, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bear Canyon Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bear Canyon Trail:
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Adbar Trail Fourteen, Greenlee
County
, 5 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1686 feet elevation difference |
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Robinson Mesa Twenty-seven Trail, Greenlee
County
, 6 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 1811 feet elevation difference |
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Hot Air Trail Fifteen, Greenlee
County
, 6 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 1020 feet elevation difference |
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Red Mountain Twenty-five Trail, Greenlee
County
, 9 miles away, 13.4 hiking miles, 1871 feet elevation difference |
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Chitty Canyon Trail Thirty Four, Greenlee
County
, 10 miles away, 19.2 hiking miles, 1603 feet elevation difference |
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Crabtree Trail Twenty-two, Greenlee
County
, 10 miles away, 11.2 hiking miles, 1810 feet elevation difference |
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H L Canyon Eleven Trail, Greenlee
County
, 10 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 1216 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bear Canyon Trail:
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Blue River, Greenlee County
County
, 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 34 miles long (Blue Crossing to Forest Service Road 475) |
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Black River - East Fork, Apache County
County
, 22 miles away, Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Diamond Rock to Wildcat Point) |
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San Francisco River, Greenlee County
County
, 24 miles away, Class -blank- - 40 miles long (Alma to Clifton) |
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San Francisco River, Catron County
County
, 28 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (Lower San Francisco Hot Springs to Clifton Arizona) |
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Black River - & East Fork, Apache County
County
, 34 miles away, Class IV-V - 90 miles long (Below Wildcat Point) |
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| | Hotels Near Bear Canyon Trail:
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Comfort Inn & Suites Safford, Safford
, 36 miles away |
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Days Inn Safford, Safford
, 37 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites, Safford
, 37 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Safford, Safford
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Desert Inn, Safford
, 37 miles away |
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