3.1 miles
Distance
675 ft
Climb
-843 ft
Descent
00:29:02
Avg time
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Bear Creek Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #136
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
  • Global Ranking
    #34619 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Land Owner

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Bear Creek Loop is a highly rated 3 mile popular blue singletrack scenic trail located near Ellijay Georgia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 675 ft blue climb. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.

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More Stats for Bear Creek Loop multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -169 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,985 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,486 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,153 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,985 ft
  • Grade
    -1%
  • Grade max
    -46.6%
  • Grade min
    48.2%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,522 ft
  • Avg time
    00:29:02
  • Avg reverse time
    00:37:03
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      Bear Creek Loop Trail Reports

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      Jun 15, 2025 @ 1:51pm
      2 days
      Jan 7, 2025 @ 5:27pm
      Jan 7, 2025
      Aug 1, 2024 @ 5:47am
      Aug 1, 2024
      Multiple blowdowns from recent storms.
      Jun 7, 2024 @ 4:53am
      Jun 7, 2024
      Be advised - the Forest Service is actively working on the trail along the creek. It is passable, but very muddy. And there is one tree across the...
      May 27, 2024 @ 5:46am
      May 27, 2024
      a landslide has blocked a section of trail along the creek. be advised - getting around this spot is not easy. The doubletrack section is all...
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 3 rides
      • 23 miles avg distance
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      • 51 rides
      • Last: May 31, 2025

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      Mar 22, 2021 @ 5:48pm
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      Oct 18, 2020 @ 1:51pm
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      Jun 14, 2020 @ 8:52am
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