Bear Jaw Trail,
Coconino National Forest
The Bear Jaw Trail passes through a meadow at the base of Humphreys Peak, a perfect hike for late spring or early summer when the wildflowers are in bloom.
Elevation
The Bear Jaw Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,745 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,614 ft. and an elevation range of 1,131 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 2.4 mi | 8,614 ft | 9,745 ft | 1,131 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 1.0 hr | 2.4 | 29 ft | 1,110 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 1.4 hrs | 92.5 | 1,110 ft | 29 ft |
Calories
The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.
Topo Maps
Download the PDF Bear Jaw Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.
Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend
- Northwest Topo Map: Kendrick Peak, AZ
- North Topo Map: White Horse Hills, AZ
- Northeast Topo Map: O'Leary Peak, AZ
- West Topo Map: Wing Mountain, AZ
- Topo Map: Humphreys Peak, AZ
- East Topo Map: Sunset Crater West, AZ
- Southwest Topo Map: Bellemont, AZ
- South Topo Map: Flagstaff West, AZ
- Southeast Topo Map: Flagstaff East, AZ
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Bear Jaw Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.
FAQ
Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Bear Jaw Trail #26.
What is the length of the Bear Jaw Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) or 5,404 steps.
How long does it take to hike the Bear Jaw Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.0 hour in one direction and in 1.4 hours in the opposite direction.
Warnings
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.