Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Bear Jaw

Bear JawPhoto: Coconino NF Photography, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
4.6 mi
round trip
1,158 ft
climb
9,716 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Bear Jaw is a moderate out-and-back hike on natural-surface trail in the Flagstaff Ranger District of Coconino National Forest, Arizona. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is not accessible. It climbs from a low point of 8,533 feet to a high point of 9,716 feet, with an elevation gain of 1,158 feet over a 4.6-mile round trip. The trailhead parking is shared with the Abineau hike, which sits just 0.3 miles away. For a longer outing, the Humphreys Summit Trail #151 is about 3.3 miles off, and the Inner Basin Trail #29 is about 3.2 miles away. Climbers can head to Hobo Jungle, roughly 3.4 miles from the trail, and Lockett Meadow Campground is a similar distance for an overnight stay.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Lockett Meadow Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 3.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mary's Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 11 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona Research Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 10 mi

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