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3.5 miles
Distance
310 ft
Climb
-301 ft
Descent
00:15:27
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
00:15:27
Avg time
Bear Bottom Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaShenandoah River State Park / Andy Guest
Front Royal, Virginia -
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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.
Access Info
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
- 3 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 47 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 225 rides
- Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Giyucka
Rode May 16, 2020, great dry nontechnical trails with climbing. Parking by the river can accommodate 20 cars plus overflow for off road vehicles only. A river swim after is a bonus! Highly recommend for a travel day stop.
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Nearby Trails
- Culler's Trail 1,781 ft
- Bear Bottom Loop Access 1,926 ft
- Campground Trail 2,999 ft
- Overlook Trail 3,422 ft
- Bluebell 3,698 ft
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