Fall Hikes in Flagstaff - Abineau Trail / Bear Jaw Trail
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Snow covers the mountains and the trail, in May. Five years ago I was reluctantly celebrating my 30th birthday. As with most birthdays, I kind of didn't want much attention...actually, even more so since it was going to be a milestone birthday. To avoid attention I cashed in a groupon for a flea motel in Flagstaff, stopped at Chileen's on 17 for a chicken fried steak, then went by Babbit's to buy a birthday hammock ad hike recommendation. I wanted something solitary, beautiful, and relaxing. They came up with the Abineau Trail / Bear Jaw Trail loop on the north side of the San Francisco Peaks. I've been back many times since and haven't stopped being impressed.