Starting out on the Bear Mountain Trail. The trail goes to the left of that big red butte on the right.
Entering wilderness. :)
Pretty moderate steepness except for a few spots.
Looking back.
You can see the first false summit ahead.
Looking back.
Great views down into Fay Canyon.
Slickrock section.
View back the way I came, Fay Canyon on the left.
Bear Mountain ahead.
Approaching the summit. However, note the end of the trail isn't the "true" summit of Bear Mountain. This is located a mile north, completely off-trail. I had no interest continuing to it, especially since the trail was enjoyable and I didn't want to ruin the good vibes with manzanita-whacking.
Go a little past the summit and you'll get to a nice ledge overlook.
Back at the trailhead, now heading to Doe Mountain.
Switchbacks along the Doe Mountain trail.
View back, trailhead visible center, Bear Mountain top left.
Nearing the rim of Doe Mountain's mesa-like top.
At the rim, view back along the trail.
Short hike across Doe Mountain to the end of the trail. Getting to the true summit of Doe Mountain requires going to the right just after getting over the rim and following a social trail.
End of the Doe Mountain Trail, view toward Capitol Butte.
Along the social trail leading to the true summit of Doe Mountain.
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