more stats
1,923 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-200 ft
Altitude change
9,364 ft
Altitude min
9,572 ft
Altitude max
9,566 ft
Altitude start
9,366 ft
Altitude end
-10.401%
Grade
-34.649%
Grade max
26.46%
Grade min
343 ft
Distance climb
1,580 ft
Distance down
00:02:40
Avg time

Bear Arms Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Trestle Bike Park
    Winter Park, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71111 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49240 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,288 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #525 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    June-Oct
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Rocky singletrack featuring a small (not very steep) rock face, as well as some optional jumps off/over rocks

Access Info

Accessible from the Boulevard or lower Trestle Downhill

Tags
BermsJumpsRock gardensRock slabsRocky

Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 225 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 811 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Jul 12, 2026
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Avg: 4.05 (13 votes)
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      5:00 | | Jan 9, 2016 , Winter Park
      First DH Race
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      8:48 | 261 | Sep 3, 2013 , Winter Park

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      3 ★ 38%
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      1 Review & Comments

      bocomtb
      "It'd be blue at Whistler" holds true for this trail. But it's rated appropriately in relation to the rest of Trestle. Definitely recommended as a changeup to the Rainmaker-No Quarter route that most people take.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Arms located?
      Bear Arms is located in Trestle Bike Park, Winter Park, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Trestle Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.88488, -105.76994.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Arms?
      Bear Arms is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.401%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Arms?
      Bear Arms has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,364 ft to 9,572 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Arms a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bear Arms is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Arms?
      Bear Arms is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Arms?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bear Arms. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Arms?
      Bear Arms is best visited during: June-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Arms? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Arms are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Arms?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bear Arms. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Arms?
      Bear Arms is a very popular trail. There have been 8,053 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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