more stats
4,350 ft
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-48 ft
Descent
00:07:43
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
769 ft
Altitude min
852 ft
Altitude max
778 ft
Altitude start
823 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-11.2%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
1,824 ft
Distance climb
1,768 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:07:43
Avg time

Bear Bottom Loop Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shenandoah River State Park / Andy Guest
    Front Royal, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #9205 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85636 in Trail Running
    • #150054 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #46 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #715 in Trail Running
    • #1,488 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Bear Bottom Loop is mostly machine-cut singletrack and mostly follows the countour, which gives it a pretty nice flow. Like most trails in the park, it is not particularly technical.

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 142 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
Status:
on Oct 11, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Bottom Loop Access located?
      Bear Bottom Loop Access is located in Shenandoah River State Park / Andy Guest, Front Royal, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Shenandoah River State Park / Andy Guest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.84782, -78.3061.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Bottom Loop Access?
      Bear Bottom Loop Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Bottom Loop Access?
      Bear Bottom Loop Access has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 48 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 769 ft to 852 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Bottom Loop Access a point to point trail?
      Bear Bottom Loop Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Bottom Loop Access?
      Bear Bottom Loop Access is 4,350 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Bottom Loop Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Bottom Loop Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Bottom Loop Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Bottom Loop Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Bottom Loop Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bear Bottom Loop Access. The trail is 4,350 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Bottom Loop Access?
      Bear Bottom Loop Access is a very popular trail. There have been 636 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 899 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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