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4,938 ft
Distance
231 ft
Climb
-151 ft
Descent
00:10:09
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
733 ft
Altitude min
880 ft
Altitude max
800 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
31.2%
Grade min
2,680 ft
Distance climb
1,362 ft
Distance down
899 ft
Distance flat
00:10:09
Avg time
Bear Back Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKingdom Trails
East Burke, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump
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Land OwnerKingdom Trail Association
Bear Back delivers an excellent flowy descent on the southwestern side of the Darling Hill Sector. Rideable in both directions, this intermediate trail winds through an old‑growth‑feeling forest and traces the curves of the river ridge, offering small rolling features and a consistently smooth, satisfying ride.
Access Info
Bear Back can be accessed from Violet's Outback, halfway between the Market Café area and Darling Hill Road (South), or about midway up West Bench in the north.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 935 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 4,451 rides
- Last: Sep 26, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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14 miles • 1,755 ft • 11 •
South Central NEMBA Saturday 9-20-25 12:00 pm start from Mike's Tiki Bar
14 miles • 1,755 ft • 11 •
SOUTH CENTRAL NEMBA SATURDAY RIDE 12:OO PM START AT MIKE'S TIKI BAR
4 Reviews & Comments
DavidCarrs0P
I love this trail too. Seems especially ideal as an (overall) climbing trail. The immediate area has other trails more engineered for downhill.
deuclide
Most fun trail in this area not named sidewinder. Great both ways, but slightly better backwards. Can be linked well with sidewinder and piggyback.
KelbyDawSMF
Fun in both directions, but slightly more fun backwards! Light blue.
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