Should a person wish to undertake a tough but reasonable hike, view outstanding and varied sights and come away feeling one has been tested and rewarded, undergo a hike of more than 2,000 feet in elevation gain over varied and changing terrain, then go no further than the 'Bear'. This mountain based on the outskirts of Sedona, one we have undertaken many times, encompasses most of what hiking adventures of short duration are all about. Because there are declines while rising and conversely inclines while descending, the total gain is considerably more than the recorded figure. Notwithstanding that, it just feels a whole lot longer and higher than the official figures.
It was a few months over ten years ago that we returned from the top and I was in much pain. My hip had been bothering me for 8 years at that stage. During this period, I was in self-heal mode. Five days later, the pain had not subsided completely and so that's when I finally decided I had lost the battle to repair my hip. Pity! I called Dr. Norman.
A view of the 'floor' from the peak of Bear Mountain.
Courthouse Butte, Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock in the blue yonder.
Captivated by this view.
One of our favorite activities.
The San Francisco Mountains in Flagstaff, one of our favorite peaks reached, Mount Humphreys.
Finally, Jen peaks.
What a bowl and backdrop. It's hard to beat the position, the view and feeling.
Jen making the final approach with Thunder Mountain at rear.
Doe Mountain across the way as we get close to ground level.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
'One for the road'.
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