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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.
Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) rents, sells, and services bikes, flatwater kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. BVAC also has 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.
Bear Valley Adventure Company (BVAC) rents, sells, and services bikes, flatwater kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards. BVAC also has 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.
source: Bear Valley Adventure Company
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- Mountain Bike
87 trails
- E-Bike
34 trails
- Gravel Bike
42 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Horse
50 trails
- Hike
120 trails
- Trail Running
115 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
14 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
10 trails
- Snowmobile
4 trails
- Snowshoe
38 trails
- Downhill Ski
79 trails
- Backcountry Ski
4 trails
- Nordic Ski
37 trails
Region Details
- 29
- 9
- 37
- 12
Region Status
Caution as of Nov 9, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 252
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 87
- Trails E-Bike
- 34
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 42
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 50
- Trails Hike
- 120
- Trails Trail Running
- 115
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 14
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 10
- Trails Snowmobile
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 38
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 79
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 37
- Total Distance
- 407 miles
- Total Descent
- 87,866 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,277 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,525 ft
- Reports
- 420
- Photos
- 440
- Completed Counter
- 8,306
Sub Regions
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Bear Valley Resort
- 3
- 3
- 2
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Ebbetts Pass
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Village Trails
- 1
- 19
- 1
Popular Bear Valley Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 2 miles • 110 ft • 193 •
Short and sweet downhill from Mt.Reba Road to the "Overflow Campground" Area on Highway 4. Includes many technical rock sections, and a great granite slab section at the end.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,933 ft • 3 ft • 181 •
This is a wide granite slab, between Power Line Trail and the Bear Valley parking lot. It is a short slow-speed trail with excellent traction on granite. It is a fun challenge to see if one can ride down it to the parking lot without...
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 517 ft • 162 •
This is Bear Valley's newest multi-use trail that has a nice flow and grade from bottom to top, or top to bottom, whichever direction you choose to ride it. Due to the fact that this is a multi-use trail with moderate traffic please be...
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3,566 ft • 13 ft • 159 •
Paved multi use path that connects Chicaree parking area to Lake Alpine lodge along the lake with many popular beaches and swimming nooks along it.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 158 ft • 159 •
Even though this is listed as an intermediate ride, there are sections that require some technical skills. You must be willing to walk your bike through sections that you cannot ride without sliding. There is also a difficult creek...
• 95 ★ 2.2 • 2 miles • 84 ft • 133 •
Trail along the south shore of Lake Alpine. The west end of the trail navigates some rock spines and rock gardens that will be difficult for many riders. Along the lake shore the trail is flat and easy.
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 337 ft • 129 •
This trail branches off the Bear Valley-Lake Alpine trail and climbs steeply to the south of Osborn ridge then descends to Slickrock Road. Rideable in both directions.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 4,331 ft • 139 ft • 117 •
This is a newly built segment of the Lake Alpine Loop. It was recently re-claimed after dissapearing from older topo maps and fading from use. BVTS trail volunteers re-built it in October 2018 so it is still a little soft with several...
Bear Valley Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 43 miles • 3,046 ft • 9 •
A crazy suggestion to ride from Bear Valley to Arnold... Any takers?
3 miles • 577 ft • 1 •
11 miles • 1,326 ft • 5 •
Intermediate ride starting and ending at Bear Valley resort.
5 miles • 93 ft • 3 • Shuttled •
Great option from the Top of Bear Valley ski area down to the Adventure Center in town. Obvious and Elusive
8 miles • 1,430 ft • 6 •
Rough outline of race course used in the past. Start and finish area is flexible.
Photos of Bear Valley Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dain-z | add | photo | activity #107715975 and 2 more | Nov 13, 2026 @ 10:56am 10 hours |
| karinarta | add | photo | activity #107420973 and 2 more | Nov 8, 2026 @ 6:43am Nov 8, 2026 |
| karinarta | add | report | activity #107420796 | Nov 8, 2026 @ 6:40am Nov 8, 2026 |
| karinarta | add | report | activity #107420795 and 1 more | Nov 8, 2026 @ 6:40am Nov 8, 2026 |
| mattrodgers00 | wishlist | trail | activity #107347089 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 7:19am Nov 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Thus is NOT a green mountain bike trail. There... | Oct 17, 2026 @ 7:03pm Oct 17, 2026 | ||
| report | I appreciate all you do for local trails. | Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:47pm Oct 10, 2026 | ||
| report | Closed for the rest of the season (unfortunately) | Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:23pm Oct 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun! Finish on granite slab. | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:37pm Oct 3, 2026 | ||
| trail | Destroyed by grazing cattle in fall of 2026.... | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:36pm Oct 3, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails41 awarded -
10 Black Trails20 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k77 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge10 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k83 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Sun Deck Skillpark | skill park | Bear Valley |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 87 | 140 miles | 25,082 ft | 71 miles | 5,341 ft | #1,691 | #79 | 423 | 388 | 12 | 2,221 | |
| E-Bike | 34 | 59 miles | 9,232 ft | 30 miles | 3,064 ft | #2,833 | #118 | 283 | 4 | 294 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 42 | 79 miles | 11,053 ft | 37 miles | 5,341 ft | #1,076 | #40 | 56 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 6 miles | 1,273 ft | 3 miles | 1,414 ft | #3,761 | #121 | 14 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2 miles | 702 ft | 2 miles | 725 ft | #2,510 | #57 | 10 | ||||
| Horse | 50 | 165 miles | 26,683 ft | 75 miles | 7,277 ft | #194 | #45 | 89 | ||||
| Hike | 120 | 351 miles | 60,942 ft | 162 miles | 7,277 ft | #471 | #37 | 9 | 384 | 10 | 762 | |
| Trail Running | 115 | 337 miles | 59,567 ft | 158 miles | 7,277 ft | #394 | #27 | 384 | 10 | 93 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 14 | 58 miles | 7,598 ft | 27 miles | 3,356 ft | #367 | #19 | 78 | 8 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 10 | 21 miles | 3,809 ft | 12 miles | 3,356 ft | #582 | #26 | 79 | 1 | |||
| Snowmobile | 4 | 4 miles | 272 ft | 1 mile | 2,336 ft | #211 | #4 | 31 | 2 | |||
| Snowshoe | 38 | 22 miles | 1,552 ft | 9 miles | 2,336 ft | #536 | #8 | 2 | 32 | 71 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 79 | 25 miles | 22,405 ft | 22 miles | 1,978 ft | #101 | #7 | 32 | 1,392 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 4 | 4 miles | 272 ft | 1 mile | 2,336 ft | #431 | #4 | 31 | 167 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 37 | 20 miles | 1,532 ft | 9 miles | 1,621 ft | #452 | #3 | 6 | 32 | 397 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Bear Valley?
Bear Valley has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Bear Valley?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Bear Valley are:
- Lower Rings (4.4/5)
- Cape Horn (4.4/5)
- Chicaree to Lake Alpine Lodge (4.3/5)
- Upper Tamarack Trail (4.2/5)
- Emigrant Trail (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Bear Valley?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Bear Valley are:
- August (76 activities)
- July (70 activities)
- September (58 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Bear Valley?
There are 20 parking locations listed in Bear Valley. The most popular parking spots are:
- Chickadee Day Use Area Parking
- Parking
- Chickadee Day Use Area Parking
- Parking
- Skyline Bear Valley Main Parking Area
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What is the longest trail in Bear Valley?
The longest trail in Bear Valley is Wolfe-Bray at 9.5 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bear Valley?
The best hiking trails in Bear Valley are:
- Inspiration Point Trail
- PCT - Wolf Creek to Ebbetts Pass
- Bull Run Lake Trail
- County Line
- Heiser Lake Extention Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bear Valley?
The best trail running trails in Bear Valley are:
- Lakeshore trail (chicaree to YMCA connector)
- Bear Valley to Alpine Lake Trail
- Lake Alpine Loop (Southwest Segment)
- Emigrant Trail
- Real Reba Pack Trail
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Bear Valley?
The best dirtbiking trails in Bear Valley are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Bear Valley?
Bear Valley has a total of 265 trails. Of those, 87 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Bear Valley to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bear Valley?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Bear Valley is Real Reba Pack Trail with 306 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bear Valley?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Bear Valley is Wolfe-Bray with 418 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Bear Valley?
Bear Valley supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Bear Valley?
The following bike services are available in Bear Valley:
- Trail Association (1)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Bear Valley?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Bear Valley is Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail with an average grade of 14.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Bear Valley?
The overall region status for Bear Valley is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 64 trails:
- Clear / Green: 48
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 15
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Bear Valley?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Bear Valley:
- Snow Cover Partial: 3 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Bear Valley?
Yes, Bear Valley supports e-bike riding. There are 31 trails in Bear Valley that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Bear Valley?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Bear Valley are: View all mountain biking routes in Bear Valley.
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What type of bike is most common in Bear Valley?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Bear Valley are:
- XC (60 activities)
- AM (11 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Bear Valley?
The highest summit in Bear Valley is Bear Top at 2,588 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Bear Valley?
The most popular Strava segments in Bear Valley are:
- Lake Alpine Bypass (676 athletes)
- †he Ring (617 athletes)
- Emigrant Hill (572 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Bear Valley?
Yes, there are 3 accessible/adaptive trails in Bear Valley. View all adaptive trails in Bear Valley for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Bear Valley?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Bear Valley directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Bear Valley?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Bear Valley are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Bear Valley?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Bear Valley are:
- Chicaree to Lake Alpine Lodge (5/5)
- Silver Valley Trailhead Connector (4/5)
- Speedway (0/5)
Activities
- Bear Valley Mountain Biking Trails
- Bear Valley E-Biking Trails
- Bear Valley Gravel Biking Trails
- Bear Valley Horseback Trails
- Bear Valley Hiking Trails
- Bear Valley Trail Running Trails
- Bear Valley Dirtbiking Trails
- Bear Valley ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Bear Valley Snowshoeing Trails
- Bear Valley Skiing Trails
- Bear Valley Nordic Skiing Trails
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