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3,576 ft
Distance
152 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:10:42
Avg time
97 ft
Altitude change
1,366 ft
Altitude min
1,508 ft
Altitude max
1,366 ft
Altitude start
1,463 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
2,339 ft
Distance climb
850 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:10:42
Avg time

Bear Brook Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105202 in Trail Running
    • #338648 in Hiking
    • #5885 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,039 in Mountain Biking · New York State [+]
    • #1,920 in Trail Running
    • #7,034 in Hiking
    • #159 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bear Brook is a 3,576 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Austerlitz New York. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 152 ft green climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 189 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Brook located?
      Bear Brook is located in Beebe Hill / Harvey Mountain State Forest, Austerlitz, New York, United States. It is part of the Beebe Hill / Harvey Mountain State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.33312, -73.45821.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook has 152 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,366 ft to 1,508 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Brook a point to point trail?
      Bear Brook is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook is 3,576 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Brook?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Brook. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Brook? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Brook are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Brook?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Bear Brook. The trail is 3,576 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Brook?
      Bear Brook is a very popular trail. There have been 1,108 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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