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1.4 miles
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:10:57
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
741 ft
Altitude min
788 ft
Altitude max
758 ft
Altitude start
755 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
2,365 ft
Distance climb
2,648 ft
Distance down
2,546 ft
Distance flat
00:10:57
Avg time

Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Georgian Nordic
    McDougall Township, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #148288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153454 in Trail Running
    • #343872 in Hiking
    • #6438 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,340 in Mountain Biking · Ontario [+]
    • #4,701 in Trail Running
    • #10,115 in Hiking
    • #722 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner

This trail can be challenging. It flows through a wilderness area, and there are some unmaintained marshy sections that will require a hike-a-bike in wet seasons. That said, it is still largely rideable, and takes riders into quiet, seldom-seen areas of the trail network.

Access Info

Signed from Lynx Loop

Disclaimer

Day pass or membership required to ride!

Tags
Hike-a-bike

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bear Trail Reports

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Aug 15, 2022 @ 2:42pm
Aug 15, 2022
A little bit of mud in the lowest areas
Jul 26, 2021 @ 10:58am
Jul 26, 2021
Small tree down near beginning of trail.
Sep 18, 2020 @ 3:55am
Sep 18, 2020
Some muddy patches in lower areas
Jul 6, 2019 @ 8:39am
Jul 6, 2019
Jul 6, 2017 @ 8:23am
Jul 6, 2017
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on Aug 15, 2022
Variable
Avg: 3.49 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear located?
      Bear is located in Georgian Nordic, McDougall Township, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Georgian Nordic trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.42366, -80.03283.
      ▼ How hard is Bear?
      Bear is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear?
      Bear has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 741 ft to 788 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear a point to point trail?
      Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Bear?
      Bear is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear are:
      • August (10 activities)
      • September (4 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Bear. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear?
      Bear is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 251 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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