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Mallard Trailhead

Located along Forest Road 89a, the Mallard Trailhead is the larger of the two trailheads along Forest Road 89a that provide trail access to Bear Canyon Lake.  The trailhead provides a vault toilet and ample parking.  The trail to the lake is approximately 1/4 mile down a steep canyon embankment.  

General Information

Late spring - late fall annually. The area closes to wheeled motor vehicles after the first measurable snowfall each winter

Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times

Contact Name: Black Mesa Ranger District

Contact Phone: 928-535-7300

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.40521389

Longitude: -111.0036222

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

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Fishing - Lake & Pond Info

Bear Canyon Lake offers trout fishing. 

Last updated July 11, 2026