more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
45 ft
Climb
-828 ft
Descent
00:20:06
Avg time
-783 ft
Altitude change
3,963 ft
Altitude min
4,745 ft
Altitude max
4,745 ft
Altitude start
3,963 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-47.5%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
1,204 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:20:06
Avg time

Bear Right Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #102879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #147625 in Trail Running
    • #145185 in Hiking
    • #22956 in Snowshoeing
    • #34405 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #740 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #1,715 in Trail Running
    • #1,868 in Hiking
    • #698 in Snowshoeing
    • #1,023 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Lolo National Forest

Trail follows an old roadbed that has grown in and narrowed down to singletrack. There are a number of forks with old roads that dead end. In the downhill direction bear right at each intersection to stay on the trail.

Tags
Faint trail
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 130 rides
  • Last: Oct 5, 2026
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Bear Right Trail Reports

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May 3, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/Denver)
May 3, 2026
There’s a number of trees down. Many could be cleared with a handsaw but a few need a chainsaw. There’s two large trees down just below the...
Sep 22, 2025 @ 7:05am (America/Denver)
Sep 22, 2025
Aug 2, 2025 @ 10:57am
Aug 2, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 @ 1:10pm
Jun 6, 2025
There's a few low hanging trees that could be cleared with a handsaw. The largest one is near bottom just before the first switchback. Overall...
Nov 27, 2024 @ 11:19am
Nov 27, 2024
1-2 inches of snow in sections.
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Status:
on May 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bear-right trailhead (46.923810, -113.913330)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      dylanwright dylanwright
      Two trees across the trail. Gonna need a saw.
      SorryBob
      All the logs xing the trail are gone. Still lots of branches overhanging trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Right located?
      Bear Right is located in Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, Missoula, Montana, United States. It is part of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.92381, -113.91333.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Right?
      Bear Right is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Right?
      Bear Right has 45 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 828 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,963 ft to 4,745 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Right a point to point trail?
      Bear Right is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Right?
      Bear Right is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Right?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Right. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Right? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Right are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Right?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Bear Right. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Right?
      Bear Right is a very popular trail. There have been 572 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 577 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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