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      Rideable all year, well maintained & drains well.
      The trail only closes during the 1st weekend in December each year for the Juvenile Deer Hunt.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
      AKA: Bear Wheels Trail, Bear Wheeler
      Bear Wheels Parking google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 26, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      8
      Trails Mountain Bike
      6
      Trails E-Bike
      6
      Trails Hike
      5
      Trails Trail Running
      5
      Total Distance
      15 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      7 miles
      Total Descent
      1,999 ft
      Total Vertical
      467 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      971 ft
      Reports
      103
      Photos
      41
      Ridden Counter
      126

      Popular Defeated Creek Park Mountain Biking Trails

      Defeated Creek Park Mountain Bike Routes

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      Bear Wheels Full Route
      8 miles

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 0 rides
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      • 0 rides

      Photos of Defeated Creek Park Mountain Bike

      trail: Black Bear
      3 |
      Aug 18, 2024 @ 2:10pm
      Aug 18, 2024
      trail: Black Bear
      2 |
      Aug 18, 2024 @ 2:10pm
      Aug 18, 2024
      32 |
      Jun 25, 2024 @ 4:48pm
      Jun 25, 2024
      33 |
      Jun 25, 2024 @ 4:48pm
      Jun 25, 2024
      36 |
      Jun 25, 2024 @ 4:48pm
      Jun 25, 2024
      trail: Black Bear
      52 |
      Jun 5, 2023 @ 6:48pm
      Jun 5, 2023
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      trail: Bear Den Loop
      22 |
      Jun 5, 2023 @ 8:47am
      Jun 5, 2023
      trail: Black Bear
      58 |
      Dec 25, 2021 @ 4:44pm
      Dec 25, 2021

      Videos of Defeated Creek Park Mountain Bike

      Defeated Creek a.k.a. Bear Wheels MTB Trail...
      trail: Black Bear
      1:12:35 | 272 | Dec 2, 2023 , Carthage

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      tigerflyboyriddentrailactivity #71841740
      May 17, 2025 @ 9:28am
      May 17, 2025
      blakemaberryaddreportactivity #70434768 and 2 more
      Apr 26, 2025 @ 1:13pm
      Apr 26, 2025
      trail13tlupdateregionactivity #69518465
      Apr 12, 2025 @ 4:48pm
      Apr 12, 2025
      ElijahThomenupdateregionactivity #69518403
      Apr 12, 2025 @ 4:47pm
      Apr 12, 2025
      aawebster14addreportactivity #67563000
      Mar 10, 2025 @ 7:10pm
      Mar 10, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      aawebster14trailGrizzly BearTamed Grizzly. Won’t be my last. Beautiful...
      Aug 27, 2024 @ 9:28pm
      Aug 27, 2024
      kcrossmanreportBlack BearCleared
      Aug 2, 2024 @ 12:18pm
      Aug 2, 2024
      aawebster14reportBlack BearI meant 2 August !
      Aug 2, 2024 @ 8:21am
      Aug 2, 2024
      aawebster14trailBear Den LoopFun warm up section. A skinny is now located...
      Jun 26, 2024 @ 12:13am
      Jun 26, 2024
      kcrossmantrailGrizzly BearThanks
      Jun 24, 2024 @ 4:59pm
      Jun 24, 2024

      Nearby Areas

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      Cummins Falls State Park20.4 km
      Cane Creek Park 6 123.5 km
      Rock Island State Park 1 337.8 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike69 miles751 ft4 miles466 ft
      #6,060#2,64020106183
      E-Bike69 miles751 ft4 miles466 ft
      #2,742#6731499140
      Hike57 miles1,260 ft3 miles358 ft
      16010
      Trail Running57 miles1,260 ft3 miles358 ft
      #5,118#2,47160
      • By markhollowayTF Pro Trailforks Map Team & contributors
      • Admins: UC SORBA, Defeated Creek
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