more stats
1,804 ft
Distance
-102 ft
Descent
00:07:15
Avg time
-105 ft
Altitude change
1,345 ft
Altitude min
1,451 ft
Altitude max
1,450 ft
Altitude start
1,345 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
1,322 ft
Distance down
420 ft
Distance flat
00:07:15
Avg time

Bear Pit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Melrose Town Trails
    Melrose
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117552 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81652 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #5,425 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #4,824 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Dry is best
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

You've warmed up on Weaving Camels. Now it's time to climb Get down low and go go go. Some fun features and prime views. Techy XC climbing that is challenging and fun!

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 29, 2026
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Bear Pit Trail Reports

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Oct 18, 2024 @ 3:50pm
Oct 18, 2024
 muddy , shoulda skipped it
Dec 17, 2022 @ 3:18pm
Dec 17, 2022
Nov 26, 2019 @ 1:45pm
Nov 26, 2019
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Status:
on Oct 18, 2024
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.66 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Pit located?
      Bear Pit is located in Melrose Town Trails, Melrose, Australia. It is part of the Melrose Town Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -32.82926, 138.17587.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Pit?
      Bear Pit is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 5.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Pit?
      The trail has 102 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,345 ft to 1,451 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Pit a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bear Pit is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Pit?
      Bear Pit is 1,804 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Pit?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bear Pit. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Pit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Pit are:
      • September (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Pit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Pit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Pit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bear Pit. The trail is 1,804 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Pit?
      Bear Pit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 492 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 595 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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