Fossil Creek (A)
| Date: | Destination: | Fossil Creek via Bob Bear Trail | |||||
| Level: | Advanced (A) | Area: | Strawberry, AZ | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 9 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 1500 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 3000 | Hike leader email address: | |||||
| Departing the Union Center: | Please arrive 15 minutes early. & sign in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | TBD | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 3 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | Seasonal | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recarea/?recid=72066 | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 34.40664 -111.56792 |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | Yes | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Maybe | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | Strenuous | Water Crossings: | Maybe | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is a popular out and back hike to a spring and creek. Please note that the elevation gain will be on the way back. Bring plenty of water, snack and lunch.
This area requires registration and a fee from April 1 – October 1..
Directions:
From Payson: Drive north on SR 87/AZ 260 for approximately 17 miles. Turn left onto W. Fossil Creek Rd. In 2.8 miles, keep right onto W. Fossil Creek Rd. In 1.9 miles, turn right to trailhead in 800 feet.