more stats
1,402 ft
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:04:47
Avg time
144 ft
Altitude change
1,179 ft
Altitude min
1,323 ft
Altitude max
1,179 ft
Altitude start
1,323 ft
Altitude end
10.28%
Grade
-0.575%
Grade max
22.523%
Grade min
1,216 ft
Distance climb
60 ft
Distance down
127 ft
Distance flat
00:04:47
Avg time

Bear Back Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Mountain
    Mission, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36633 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #74574 in Trail Running
    • #91947 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,809 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,316 in Trail Running
    • #4,889 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    Mission Forestry Tree Farm

Awesome short climbing trail - avoids grunt climb on access road BR SA100 takes you back to SA 100 and from there to the junction of Access 3 and BRSA100.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 204 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 2,295 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.15 (20 votes)
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      Directions to bear-back trailhead (49.189280, -122.309650)

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      Bear Back  - Bear Mountain Mission
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      3:36 | 494 | Oct 13, 2021 , Mission
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      0:30 | 374 | Mar 6, 2019 , Mission
      Bear Back Origins - 2014
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      3:19 | 90 | Mar 7, 2019 , Mission

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Back located?
      Bear Back is located in Bear Mountain, Mission, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Bear Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.18928, -122.30965.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Back?
      Bear Back is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.28%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Back?
      Bear Back has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,179 ft to 1,323 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Back a point to point trail?
      Bear Back is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Back?
      Bear Back is 1,402 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Back?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Back. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Back?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Back are:
      • May (145 activities)
      • June (87 activities)
      • April (84 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Back? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Back are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Back?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bear Back. The trail is 1,402 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Back?
      Bear Back is a very popular trail. There have been 10,386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,062 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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