more stats
1.6 miles
Distance
255 ft
Climb
00:16:48
Avg time
255 ft
Altitude change
8,436 ft
Altitude min
8,691 ft
Altitude max
8,436 ft
Altitude start
8,691 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
0.7%
Grade max
23.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
00:16:48
Avg time

Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Greenbelt Trails
    Angel Fire, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56924 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85366 in Trail Running
    • #144829 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #424 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #555 in Trail Running
    • #1,385 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Bear, Elk, and Deer--three animals that have never walked a straight line through a meadow, yet here we are, a reasonably straight line of trails through adjacent meadows named after said animals. All three are climbs when starting from Bobcat. Don't worry, it's a gradual, steady climb up and a wide open descent on the way back. Dodging prairie dogs and their holes are the trail features. The wildflowers can also be a feature for those so inclined. The last bit of Bear features a rooty climb. No bueno? Then skip Coyote and enjoy the descent back! The random large rocks/tiny boulders and trees of Deer make it the best descent of the three. Lynx 1 (Deer--Elk) and Lynx 2 (Elk-Bear) provide cut throughs for those not wanting to hit Coyote and are more interesting than your meadow spin--unless, of course, you saw a bear, elk, or deer.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 88 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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Bear Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2025 @ 12:58pm
Apr 11, 2025
Perfect soil, down tree on climb to coyote
Jun 26, 2024 @ 8:02am
Jun 26, 2024
May 4, 2024 @ 5:22pm
May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024 @ 5:13pm
May 4, 2024
Mostly great. A couple of short wet sections.
Jun 1, 2021 @ 8:33am
Jun 1, 2021
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Status:
on Apr 11, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear located?
      Bear is located in Greenbelt Trails, Angel Fire, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Greenbelt Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.38519, -105.28724.
      ▼ How hard is Bear?
      Bear is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear?
      Bear has 255 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 8,436 ft to 8,691 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 singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear?
      Bear is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ 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:
      • June (13 activities)
      • July (9 activities)
      • August (9 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 17 minutes to ride Bear. The trail is 1.6 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 very popular trail. There have been 386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 394 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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