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17.6 miles
Distance
3,946 ft
Climb
-2,766 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
1,180 ft
Altitude change
9,888 ft
Altitude min
9,975 ft
Altitude start
11,155 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-52.8%
Grade max
76.5%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Bear's Ears Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Popo Agie Wilderness
    Lander, Wyoming
  • Ref Number
    #716
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #47674 in Hiking [+]
    • #162977 in Trail Running
    • #23185 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #365 in Hiking · Wyoming [+]
    • #664 in Trail Running
    • #545 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Bear's Ears is a 18 mile black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Lander Wyoming. This hike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating.

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Alpine

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear's Ears located?
      Bear's Ears is located in Popo Agie Wilderness, Lander, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Popo Agie Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.84288, -109.08086.
      ▼ How hard is Bear's Ears?
      Bear's Ears is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear's Ears?
      Bear's Ears has 3,946 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,766 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,888 ft to 11,925 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bear's Ears?
      Bear's Ears is 17.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear's Ears?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear's Ears. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear's Ears? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear's Ears are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Bear's Ears?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 hours 43 minutes to hike Bear's Ears. The trail is 17.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear's Ears?
      Bear's Ears is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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