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Mail Trail - Christopher Mountain, AZ

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Difficulty 1.5 of 5
Route Finding 1 of 5
Distance One Way 1 mile
Trailhead Elevation 5,627 feet
Elevation Gain 988 feet
Accumulated Gain 988 feet
Avg Time One Way 2 hours
Kokopelli Seeds 4.29
 Backpack Possible - Not Popular
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Hunter Creek - Bear Flat - Gordon Canyon Loop
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Hunter Creek - Bear Flat - Gordon Canyon Loop
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Christopher MNT / Bear Flats Loop
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13  2014-10-13
Bear Flat Trail #178 - Tonto NF
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Location Arizona
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Preferred Apr, May, Sep, Oct → 6 AM
Seasons   Summer to Autumn
Sun  5:59am - 6:46pm
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🔥 2006 Rim38.4 mi*


Get Off Your High Horse
by pseudalpine

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Overview
A short and sweet connector trail between the Bear Flat Trail #178 - Tonto NF and the western terminus of FR 117, which tracks the elongated ridgeline of Christopher Mountain.


Hike
The obvious junction (start/terminus) is at approximately mile 1.3 east of Bear Flat on #178. The route essentially follows an upper northern tributary of Bull Tank Canyon to near hilltop 6702. Someone recently blazed many rocks and tree branches along the track with red spray paint. A few older white paint spots remain, and some light pruning has also occurred.
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Synopsis
Most easily approached from Bear Flat, but this hike could be started from the top of West Christopher Mountain if one enjoys arduously wheeling from somewhere along E Colcord Trl.

2025-05-15 pseudalpine


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    This hike is listed as One-Way.

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    WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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    High Clearance possible when dry

    To hike
    Most likely hiked as a connector trail, but can be started from the west side of Christopher Mountain.
    page created by joebartels on May 15 2025 6:09 am
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