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Distance
8.58 miles
Elevation Gain
1650 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Waterfall
Swimming Hole
Dog Friendly
Scenic
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Challenging waterfall hike in Tonto National Forest.
The Bob Bear Trail (formerly Fossil Springs Trail) is a 8.3 mile out-and-back hike that takes you through a challenging, exposed trail to a waterfall in Tonto NF near Pine, AZ. Make sure you bring plenty of water for this hike 2-3L per person and give yourself ample time to get out and back. This trail is dog-friendly, but may be difficult for your pup. This hike requires permits Apr 1 - Oct 1 and can be booked on Recreation.gov up to one month ahead of time.
For additional information, head to the Forest Service site.
Want a shorter hike? Check out this adventure for a shorter 1.5 mile hike to nearby Fossil Creek Falls.
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Joshua V
4/9/2021
Well worth the 9 miles of hiking
We hiked the trail with our 6 kids (10ys-17yrs). They loved the waterfalls and swimming into to the cave... cliff-jumping was also a ...
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Crystal Sibson
8/7/2020
Crystal Clear Waters and a Waterfall
The hike on Bob's Bear Trail to Fossil Springs is easy going in, but difficult coming out. I would actually recommend more than ...
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