more stats
2,635 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-412 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
-408 ft
Altitude change
4,446 ft
Altitude min
4,858 ft
Altitude max
4,858 ft
Altitude start
4,449 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
2,451 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Bear's Den Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Giveout and Gold Creek
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27232 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24905 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,318 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,637 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster

From the Toughnut area, ride the ridge-top road to its northern end
where the singletrack starts. Be aware of open pits and things start to
speed up, until an abrupt bike push to the top of Morning Mountain.
The popular start is by 13km of the Giveout West spur where the trail
heads down and surfs though old mine rock dumps before rolling into
the iconic Bears Den section that weaves through berms and rollers
amongst an old growth cedar grove.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 103 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 458 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.62 (31 votes)
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      Directions to bear-s-den trailhead (49.459340, -117.331890)
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      Wooden features 5Old-growth forest 2Skinnies 1Bridges 1Boardwalk 1Trail Sign 1

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      Bear's Den - Nelson, BC - MTB Trail Preview
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      0:19 | 399 | Jun 2, 2025 , Nelson
      A proper mission to ride from the top of...
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      9:19 | 355 | Aug 15, 2024 , Nelson
      Lower Powerslave to Bears Den, what a blast!...
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      6:30 | 129 | Jul 22, 2024 , Nelson
      youtuber We were warned!!! ATTEMPTING some of the...
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      21:12 | 368 | Nov 4, 2022 , Nelson

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      The Middle Finger
      ★ 4.5 • 48 miles • 10,380 ft • 19 • Loop •
      Strava ended up being ~82km, and 3300m elevation. Completed Oct 1st, 2022. Started 6am, not enough light...
      470
      Travis' Big Stupid Loop (Ride Plan)
      ★ 5.0 • 101 miles • 23,336 ft • 18 •
      A monstrous day in the saddle. Huge kilometers and punishing elevation gain.
      252
      Bear's Den, Highballer, Bedframe Pedal Lap
      11 miles • 2,816 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Tech loop up bottoms up and very high then down bear's den, highballer, and bedframe (double black).

      Trail Products

      4.8 ★★★★★
      31 Ratings
      5 ★ 84%
      4 ★ 10%
      3 ★ 3%
      2 ★ 3%
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      jpuritch jpuritch
      So worth the extra climb for this one, fast and testy trail, speed over roots and lots of small natural jumps
      gasman5
      Wicked trail. Fun woodwork and great loam.
      vancity
      Enjoyable blue trail with optional black features. The up ramps on the A-frames can feel a little steep but just carry a little momentum into them for maximum smoothness.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear's Den located?
      Bear's Den is located in Giveout and Gold Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Giveout and Gold Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.45934, -117.33189.
      ▼ How hard is Bear's Den?
      Bear's Den is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 15.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear's Den?
      Bear's Den has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 412 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,446 ft to 4,858 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear's Den a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bear's Den is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear's Den?
      Bear's Den is 2,635 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear's Den?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear's Den. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear's Den?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear's Den are:
      • July (88 activities)
      • August (55 activities)
      • September (49 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear's Den? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear's Den are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear's Den?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bear's Den. The trail is 2,635 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear's Den?
      Bear's Den is a very popular trail. There have been 2,427 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,403 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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