more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
284 ft
Climb
-915 ft
Descent
00:17:06
Avg time
-630 ft
Altitude change
1,872 ft
Altitude min
2,504 ft
Altitude max
2,502 ft
Altitude start
1,873 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-58.5%
Grade max
44.6%
Grade min
2,795 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
643 ft
Distance flat
00:17:06
Avg time

Bear Bones Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rose Valley
    West Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48373 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91755 in Trail Running
    • #132449 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,390 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,294 in Trail Running
    • #7,413 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

Bear Bones is the quickest trail from the top Rose Valley Peak to get to the Rose Valley Dam access road to continue the Lake Loop. Not overly technical but the last section of the trail is called Side Show Bob and that 300 meters is better rated as advanced rather than intermediate.

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DropsRock slabs
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 374 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Bear Bones Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 3:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
Tree on trail after first rocky section at the top. Easy to see
Aug 2, 2026 @ 1:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 2, 2026
reporter
cleared 38 trees, 1 still there on shale section that needs a fresh chainsaw
Jul 19, 2026 @ 5:07pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 19, 2026
Tree across the trail just after the first rocky section at the top
Jul 12, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 12, 2026
reporter
May 4, 2026 @ 3:28pm (America/Vancouver)
May 4, 2026
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on Aug 26, 2026
Avg: 4.23 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bear-bones trailhead (49.895060, -119.565030)

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      Rose Valley MTB: Bear Bones  MTB with Ella the...
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      3:39 | 396 | Jun 29, 2022 , West Kelowna
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      9:38 | 493 | Apr 26, 2022 , West Kelowna

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      AlejoB AlejoB
      Was expecting a pure descent, has some climbing , fun trail, not really sure if technical.
      oldschool24
      last section of this trail actually goes to RSVP and Slik 50

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Bones located?
      Bear Bones is located in Rose Valley, West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Rose Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.89506, -119.56503.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Bones?
      Bear Bones is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Bones?
      Bear Bones has 284 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 915 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,872 ft to 2,504 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bear Bones?
      Bear Bones is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Bones?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Bones. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Bones?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Bones are:
      • May (11 activities)
      • March (10 activities)
      • April (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Bones? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Bones are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Bones?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Bear Bones. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Bones?
      Bear Bones is a very popular trail. There have been 3,147 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,011 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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