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Trail Conditions
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  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
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  • Significant Issue / Amber
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  • Wilderness (typically no bikes in USA)
  • BLM (public)
  • USFS (Wildlife sanctuaries darker than usfs)
  • State land
  • Indigenous
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Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
  • Map Markers
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      Nestled in the heart of the Central Sierra between the Mokelumne and Carson-Iceberg Wilderness areas, Bear Valley Cross Country & Adventure Company is located on all-weather Highway 4 / Ebbetts Pass, a designated National Scenic Byway.

      During the summer season, Bear Valley Cross Country converts to Bear Valley Adventure Company with bike, flatwater kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, sales, and repair, retail clothing and accessories, mini-mart, fishing and camping supplies, a variety of special events and races, and is your connection to all of Bear Valley's summer adventures. A variety of restaurants, lodging choices and stores can be found at Bear Valley Village.

      During the winter season Fat Biking is allowed on designated trails from 9a - 12 noon for $15/day. Fat Biking is a snow conditions specific sport; when conditions allow, riding is available. Please visit our Trail Report pagehttp://www.bearvalleyxc.com/trail-report for the most current information regarding Fat Biking availability or give us a call at 209-753-2834.
      source: http://www.bearvalleyxc.com/
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      Caution on Sep 5, 2018
      Local Trail Association
      Bear Valley Trail Stewards

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #2,368
      State Ranking
      #99
      Trails
      34
      Total Distance
      54 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      27 miles
      Total Descent
      11,093 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      8,605 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,016 ft
      Reports
      95
      Photos
      25
      Ridden Counter
      126

      Photos of Bear Valley Mountain Bike

      trail: Granite Slab
      16 |
      Jun 6, 2018 @ 7:41pm
      Jun 6, 2018
      Granite Slab, Bear Valley
      20 |
      Feb 20, 2018 @ 9:30pm
      Feb 20, 2018
      Oddenn Trail (Upper Rings)
      21 |
      Feb 20, 2018 @ 9:30pm
      Feb 20, 2018
      Oddenn Trail (Upper Rings)
      trail: The Rings
      34 |
      Feb 20, 2018 @ 9:30pm
      Feb 20, 2018
      The Rings, My City
      more photos »

      Recent Comments

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      user #1598222KkindredtrailBear Valley to Alpine Lake TrailFun trail with some flow Sections. In great...
      Aug 2, 2018 @ 10:40pm
      Aug 2, 2018
      user #1598222KkindredtrailUpper Tamarack TrailThe granite slabs are fun to ride and it’s a...
      Aug 2, 2018 @ 10:38pm
      Aug 2, 2018
      user #1598222KkindredtrailLower TamarackBeautiful scenery but the trail needs some TLC.
      Aug 2, 2018 @ 10:36pm
      Aug 2, 2018
      user #1598222KkindredtrailCape HornGood short trail. Technical for the first few...
      Aug 2, 2018 @ 10:34pm
      Aug 2, 2018
      user #529591DrRenntrailOddenn Trail (Upper Rings)This route is not upper rings, it’s the old...
      Jul 29, 2018 @ 12:57pm
      Jul 29, 2018
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      Recent Activity

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      user #914845zdelpierwishlisttrailOddenn Trail (Upper Rings) and 2 more
      Sep 23, 2018 @ 7:31pm
      1 days
      user #1369971KevinstrohaddridelogSep 16, 2018 ride log
      Sep 16, 2018 @ 9:36pm
      Sep 16, 2018
      user #1369971KevinstrohaddridelogSep 15, 2018 ride log
      Sep 16, 2018 @ 12:44am
      Sep 16, 2018
      user #1233209EmakuswishlistregionBear Valley
      Sep 15, 2018 @ 6:56am
      Sep 15, 2018
      user #611761markhollowayupdatetrailWolfe-Bray and 1 more
      Sep 12, 2018 @ 12:58pm
      Sep 12, 2018
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      Local Trail Supporters

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