more stats
1,296 ft
Distance
-106 ft
Descent
00:01:09
Avg time
-106 ft
Altitude change
8,619 ft
Altitude min
8,725 ft
Altitude max
8,725 ft
Altitude start
8,619 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:01:09
Avg time

Bear Alternate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Greenbelt Trails
    Angel Fire, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #247052 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #296556 in Trail Running
    • #70720 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Bear Alternate...part-time shortcut, part-time ride hack, full-time alternate. Steep and punchy, Bear to Coyote. Fast and rowdy, Coyote to Bear. The trail is easy to follow, and the signage is easy to miss.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Jul 20, 2023 @ 8:12am
Jul 20, 2023
 Good to go, a little dry but still fun.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Alternate located?
      Bear Alternate 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 36.38321, -105.31373.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Alternate?
      Bear Alternate is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Alternate?
      The trail has 106 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,619 ft to 8,725 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Alternate a point to point trail?
      Bear Alternate is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Alternate?
      Bear Alternate is 1,296 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Alternate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Alternate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Alternate?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Alternate are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Alternate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Alternate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Alternate?
      The estimated time to ride Bear Alternate is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 1,296 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Alternate?
      Bear Alternate is a moderately popular trail. There have been 72 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 74 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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