Why is it called Bear Mountain Sedona?

Bear Mountain got its name from its peak, which loosely resembles a bear. Begin your hike from the trailhead and take a wide dirt path heading north. Follow this path for about 10 minutes, until the terrain changes from red dirt to rocks and begins to climb.



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Because of its reputation as a ski jumping location, Bear Mountain was considered as a possible site for the 1932 Winter Olympics, which were held in Lake Placid, New York. The ski jump run has not been used in decades, and its stone steps built into the eastern side of the mountain are now crumbling.

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A recent hiker of the Appalachian Trail said he met only one rattlesnake in his 2,000 mile walk from Maine to Georgia, but that was in Bear Mountain State Park.

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Top ways to experience Bear Mountain State Park and nearby attractions. 98% of travelers recommend this experience. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. 95% of travelers recommend this experience.

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