17.5 miles
Distance
2,936 ft
Climb
-2,908 ft
Descent
4,225 ft
High Point
28 ft
Altitude change
2,751 ft
Altitude min
2,761 ft
Altitude start
2,789 ft
Altitude end
-53.6%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

from camels back up sidewinder to freestone over to shanes then to 3bears

Detailed Description
freestone to 3b is a 17 mile popular intermediate route located near Boise Idaho. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 2,936 ft with a max elevation of 4,225 ft then descends -2,908 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 37 min
  • Altitude change
    28 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,751 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,761 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,789 ft
  • Climb
    2,936 ft
  • Descent
    -2,908 ft
  • Grade max
    -53.6%
  • Grade min
    32.5%
  • Distance climb
    9 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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2026 10   MTB Boise 3 Bears Down
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Three Bears
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Three Bears
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Dec 4, 2011
Enjoying the trails on a lazy Sunday in Boise, Idaho.

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