5.7 miles
Distance
390 ft
Climb
-364 ft
Descent
3,783 ft
High Point
27 ft
Altitude change
3,653 ft
Altitude min
3,740 ft
Altitude start
3,766 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-41%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2,073 ft
Distance flat

Route for Bear Loop Trails

Detailed Description
Bear Loop Route is a 6 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Clifton Forge Virginia. This hike primary route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 390 ft with a max elevation of 3,783 ft then descends -364 ft.

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Roanoke Mountain Bike Alliance (roamtb.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Altitude min
    3,653 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,740 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,766 ft
  • Climb
    390 ft
  • Descent
    -364 ft
  • Grade
    0.1%
  • Grade max
    -41%
  • Grade min
    24.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,073 ft

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Trails in Route

Bear Loop10 miles

Details

  • Riding area
    Douthat State Park
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Bear Loop Access.
  2. Continue for 200 meters.
  3. Bear left onto Homestead Skyline Drive.
  4. Continue for 600 meters.
  5. Walk north on Bear Loop.
  6. Continue for 900 meters.
  7. Walk northeast on Homestead Skyline Drive.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Bear right onto Bear Loop.
  10. Continue for 300 meters.
  11. Walk southeast on Bear Loop.
  12. Continue for 700 meters.
  13. Walk south on Bear Loop.
  14. Continue for 400 meters.
  15. Walk northwest on Bear Loop.
  16. Continue for 600 meters.
  17. Walk south on Bear Loop.
  18. Continue for 400 meters.
  19. Walk northeast on Bear Loop.
  20. Continue for 4 kilometers.
  21. Bear right onto Bear Loop Access.
  22. Continue for 600 meters.
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