more stats
1,401 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-34 ft
Descent
00:04:17
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
3,275 ft
Altitude min
3,312 ft
Altitude max
3,309 ft
Altitude start
3,314 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
633 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:04:17
Avg time

3 Bears Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Naneum Ridge State Forest
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #10413 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #324377 in Trail Running
    • #36679 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April-November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Washington DNR

New Beginner Loop created May 2022. It is rideable but still rough in places.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 32 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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3 Bears Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 26, 2024 @ 8:22am
Mar 26, 2024
 reporter Work is being done to the trail this week, and conditions are pretty ideal. Watch out for the logs across the trail, but they should be removed...
May 27, 2023 @ 3:47pm
May 27, 2023
Apr 17, 2023 @ 3:19pm
Apr 17, 2023
 reporter Lower parking lot is melted out. Trail work parties planned for 5:30pm on April 25th and May 2nd. Trails above the Basalt Cliff parking area still...
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on Mar 26, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 3 Bears Loop located?
      3 Bears Loop is located in Naneum Ridge State Forest, Ellensburg, Washington, United States. It is part of the Naneum Ridge State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.11961, -120.38444.
      ▼ How hard is 3 Bears Loop?
      3 Bears Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 3 Bears Loop?
      3 Bears Loop has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 34 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,275 ft to 3,312 ft.
      ▼ Is 3 Bears Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, 3 Bears Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 3 Bears Loop?
      3 Bears Loop is 1,401 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 3 Bears Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 3 Bears Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 3 Bears Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 3 Bears Loop are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access 3 Bears Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 3 Bears Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 3 Bears Loop?
      The estimated time to ride 3 Bears Loop is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,401 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is 3 Bears Loop?
      3 Bears Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 123 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 324 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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