Bear Flat Trail,
Tonto National Forest

Located 15.1 miles from Payson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
18,325 Steps 1  (8.4 mi)
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Elevation

The Bear Flat Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,093 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,964 ft. and an elevation range of 1,129 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
8.4 mi4,964 ft6,093 ft1,129 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.6 hrs44.9539 ft1,185 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.9 hrs98.81,185 ft539 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

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 Flat 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Dane Canyon, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Knoll Lake, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Porcupine Ridge, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Diamond Point, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Promontory Butte, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Woods Canyon, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: McDonald Mountain, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Diamond Butte, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Oxbow Mountain, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Bear Flat 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 Flat Trail #178.

What is the length of the Bear Flat Trail?

The length of the trail is 8.4 miles (13.5 km) or 18,325 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Bear Flat Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.6 hours in one direction and in 3.9 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)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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