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3,593 ft
Distance
-680 ft
Descent
00:07:07
Avg time
-680 ft
Altitude change
168 ft
Altitude min
849 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-18.9%
Grade
-48.4%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
3,593 ft
Distance down
00:07:07
Avg time

Bear Ass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #126542 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69655 in E-Biking
    • #140800 in Trail Running
    • #135004 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture

Event only trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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THIS IS A 'WILD TRAIL' THAT IS NOT INSPECTED OR MANAGED BY THE LAND OWNER

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  • 6 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Bear Ass Trail Reports

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Feb 9, 2026 @ 12:52am (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 9, 2026
 Loads of trees down on the climb up to and including the trail. Some are passable however others are not - Upper part of trail is worst
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Ass located?
      Bear Ass is located in St Johns, United Kingdom. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.19588, -4.64943.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Ass?
      Bear Ass is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Ass?
      The trail has 680 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 168 ft to 849 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Ass a point to point trail?
      Bear Ass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Ass?
      Bear Ass is 3,593 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Ass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Ass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Ass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Ass are:
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Ass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Bear Ass. The trail is 3,593 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Ass?
      Bear Ass is a very popular trail. There have been 225 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 252 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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