This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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1.1 miles
Distance
-873 ft
Descent
00:09:50
Avg time
-875 ft
Altitude change
2,921 ft
Altitude min
3,796 ft
Altitude max
3,796 ft
Altitude start
2,920 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:09:50
Avg time

Bear Scout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mica Peak Conservation Area
    Mica, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Spokane County Parks

DNR ridge line trail descends thru trees and meadows ending on main DNR logging road.

Tags
Faint trailMeadowRidgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 65 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Bear Scout Trail Reports

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Feb 19, 2026 @ 2:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 19, 2026
Since SS and Gun Smoke are closed for logging you should assume this to be as well.
Jan 16, 2026 @ 6:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 16, 2026
 clear of trees
Oct 29, 2025 @ 4:37pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 29, 2025
 Cut out one small tree
Jul 17, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Jul 17, 2025
 Lower portion past the intersection with Cub Scout has been destroyed by the construction of a new road by logging operation going straight up...
May 23, 2025 @ 8:41am
May 23, 2025
 Logging in the area
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on Feb 19, 2026
Avg: 4.1 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sep 17, 2021 @ 9:18am
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      Sep 17, 2021 @ 9:18am
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Jhays79
      Bottom quarter mile of the trail has been logged and is gone
      krustykarlos krustykarlos
      Not as fun as Cub Scout in my opinion. Access trail from top of Sunday School is a bit of a chore. Fast and mostly featureless singletrack.
      Njhilde
      Been riding Mica for years and for some reason never tried this. IT’S GREAT! Fun, flowy single track through the woods. Very worth it. Definitely doing it again.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Scout located?
      Bear Scout is located in Mica Peak Conservation Area, Mica, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mica Peak Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.56457, -117.11674.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Scout?
      Bear Scout is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Scout?
      The trail has 873 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,921 ft to 3,796 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Scout a point to point trail?
      Bear Scout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Scout?
      Bear Scout is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Scout?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Scout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Scout?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Scout are:
      • June (7 activities)
      • October (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Scout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Scout are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Scout?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Bear Scout. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Scout?
      Bear Scout is a moderately popular trail. There have been 409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 327 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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