Fossil Creek Day Hike
Sat, Oct 03
|Bob Bear Trailhead
Join us for a day trip up North as we embark on a hike to one of Arizona's hidden oasis.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bob Bear Trailhead, Strawberry, AZ 85544, USA
About the Event
We'll meet at 32 Shea (a local cafe located off of the 51/Shea) to arrange for carpool.
DESCRIPTION:
The Bob Bear Trail provides access to the headwaters of the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River and the Fossil Springs Wilderness on the Tonto and Coconino National Forests. The trail begins at an elevation of 5,700 feet on Deadman Mesa near the town of Strawberry and descends 1,500 feet over 4 miles into the Fossil Creek canyon. The trail offers a remote, backcountry experience and is steep and extremely hot during the summer, but rewards visitors with access to one of Arizona’s most spectacular riparian areas.
No water and little shade are available for the first 3.75 miles. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees F. Cell phone coverage is unreliable. Visitors must come prepared for being out a full day, with plenty of food and water (at least a gallon per…