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2,303 ft
Distance
-413 ft
Descent
00:06:40
Avg time
-413 ft
Altitude change
677 ft
Altitude min
1,091 ft
Altitude max
1,091 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade
-49%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
2,287 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:06:40
Avg time
Bear Essentials Details
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Riding AreaSkirt Mountain
Langford, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#36022 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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eBike Allowed
Take a left off Bear Back before the steeps. Overall a steep trail to start with a couple rock faces including one that is probably double-black, pops out near the water tower and joins up with Bear Necessity to take you down to the roundabout. It's a very fun trail to have in the area.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Jul 11, 2026
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Directions to bear-essentials trailhead
(48.462530, -123.530400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Essentials
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Where is Bear Essentials located?
Bear Essentials is located in Skirt Mountain, Langford, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Skirt Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.46253, -123.5304.
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How hard is Bear Essentials?
Bear Essentials is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bear Essentials?
The trail has 413 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 677 ft to 1,091 ft.
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Is Bear Essentials a point to point trail?
Yes, Bear Essentials is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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