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3.5 miles
Distance
310 ft
Climb
-301 ft
Descent
00:17:02
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
631 ft
Altitude min
837 ft
Altitude max
812 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,920 ft
Distance flat
00:17:02
Avg time
Bear Bottom Loop Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaShenandoah River State Park / Andy Guest
Front Royal, Virginia -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
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.
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The trail can be accessed from the horse trailer parking area, or by Culler's Trail or Big Oak Trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 39 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 181 rides
- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Nearby Trails
- Culler's Trail 2,867 ft
- Bear Bottom Loop Access 3,100 ft
- Campground Trail 4,826 ft
- Overlook Trail 1 mile
- Bluebell 1 mile
Shenandoah River State Park / Andy Guest
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Bottom Loop
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Where is Bear Bottom Loop located?
Bear Bottom Loop 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 38.84279, -78.30404.
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How hard is Bear Bottom Loop?
Bear Bottom Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Bear Bottom Loop?
Bear Bottom Loop has 310 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 301 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 631 ft to 837 ft.
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Is Bear Bottom Loop a point to point trail?
Bear Bottom Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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