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4,898 ft
Distance
170 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:11:28
Avg time
123 ft
Altitude change
3,092 ft
Altitude min
3,217 ft
Altitude max
3,094 ft
Altitude start
3,215 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
22.7%
Grade min
3,117 ft
Distance climb
1,033 ft
Distance down
709 ft
Distance flat
00:11:28
Avg time
Bear Claw Upper Details
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Riding AreaMoonrakers
Golden, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMay-Nov
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge
Many of the Moonraker rides will bring you to the Canyon Creek lower lookout. (Eg. Canyon Creek trail, Moonraker trail, Klahowya). Upper Bear Claw is then most often used to ride back north from the lower lookout towards Cedar Lake. It offers a comparatively less steep climb than Moonraker trail.
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(51.233560, -116.946800)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Claw Upper
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Where is Bear Claw Upper located?
Bear Claw Upper is located in Moonrakers, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Moonrakers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.23356, -116.9468.
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How hard is Bear Claw Upper?
Bear Claw Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Bear Claw Upper?
Bear Claw Upper has 170 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,092 ft to 3,217 ft.
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How long is Bear Claw Upper?
Bear Claw Upper is 4,898 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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