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1.2 miles
Distance
191 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:09:17
Avg time
-7 ft
Altitude change
5,171 ft
Altitude min
5,353 ft
Altitude max
5,261 ft
Altitude start
5,256 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
3,068 ft
Distance climb
2,661 ft
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:09:17
Avg time

Bear Necessities Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100306 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73212 in E-Biking
    • #118714 in Trail Running
    • #119664 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 3
  • TTFs on Trail
    Wallride
  • Land Owner
    Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

This is probably the longest section of trail that makes up the old Provo Canyon Race Course. Used mostly as a climbing trail and named for the Mountain View High School Mountain Bike Race Team, aka the Bruins. Easy and smooth singletrack climb with some slightly punchy turns, but mostly pretty easy.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 6 miles average
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  • 54 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 531 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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Mar 14, 2026 @ 12:57pm (America/Boise)
Mar 14, 2026
No mud. Very nice
Nov 5, 2025 @ 1:03pm (America/Denver)
Nov 5, 2025
Apr 7, 2025 @ 4:25pm
Apr 7, 2025
Pretty rutted from the horses
Mar 16, 2024 @ 1:56pm
Mar 16, 2024
Whole thing is dry and perfect today.
Feb 24, 2024 @ 3:23pm
Feb 24, 2024
small mud and snow areas. yet some good dry areas as well
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on Mar 14, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.52 (11 votes)
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        Directions to bear-necessities trailhead (40.328930, -111.650930)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Necessities

        Where is Bear Necessities located?
        Bear Necessities is located in Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area, Orem, Utah, United States. It is part of the Timpanogos State Wildlife Management Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.32893, -111.65093.
        How hard is Bear Necessities?
        Bear Necessities is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Bear Necessities?
        Bear Necessities has 191 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,171 ft to 5,353 ft.
        Is Bear Necessities a point to point trail?
        Bear Necessities is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Bear Necessities?
        Bear Necessities is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Bear Necessities?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Necessities. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Bear Necessities?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Necessities are:
        • July (111 activities)
        • June (78 activities)
        • August (64 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Bear Necessities? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Necessities are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Bear Necessities?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bear Necessities. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Bear Necessities?
        Bear Necessities is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,483 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,942 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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