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4,649 ft
Distance
599 ft
Climb
00:21:07
Avg time
599 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
1,039 ft
Altitude max
440 ft
Altitude start
1,040 ft
Altitude end
12.9%
Grade
3.1%
Grade max
48.6%
Grade min
4,649 ft
Distance climb
00:21:07
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Bear Claw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buntzen Lake Recreation Area
    Anmore, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #128802 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91508 in Trail Running
    • #177962 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BC Hydro

Leading steeply up the mountainside into the cool, dark cedar and hemlock forests that blanket the slopes around Buntzen Lake, these trails form loops with Powerhouse Road and the Lakeview Trail and provide access to the Diez Vistas Trail and the trail to Sasamat Lake.
Because of the steep terrain, washouts and trail surface degradation are common.
This trail is bidirectional and is an intermediate descent, but a very physically demanding climb with extended sections in excess of 10% grade.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 2, 2023 @ 6:59pm
Aug 2, 2023
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Feb 23, 2022 @ 1:21pm
Feb 23, 2022
 Trail is in great shape with no deadfall.
Mar 16, 2021 @ 5:10pm
Mar 16, 2021
 reporter Sign says that it will be closed until October
Dec 22, 2020 @ 6:53pm
Dec 22, 2020
 Cleared all deadfall in the top half. Trail is wet but clear, with snow only at the very top.
Jul 24, 2018 @ 6:56pm
Jul 24, 2018
 The start of the climb is quite overgrown.
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        Directions to bear-claw trailhead (49.338870, -122.866470)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Claw

        ▼ Where is Bear Claw located?
        Bear Claw is located in Buntzen Lake Recreation Area, Anmore, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Buntzen Lake Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.33887, -122.86647.
        ▼ How hard is Bear Claw?
        Bear Claw is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Claw?
        Bear Claw has 599 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 1,039 ft.
        ▼ Is Bear Claw a point to point trail?
        Bear Claw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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