more stats
1,873 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-26 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
-5 ft
Altitude change
4,813 ft
Altitude min
4,840 ft
Altitude max
4,829 ft
Altitude start
4,826 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
676 ft
Distance climb
646 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Bear Skat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Backcountry
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29872 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85373 in E-Biking
    • #85903 in Trail Running
    • #91569 in Hiking
    • #9235 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #146 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #132 in E-Biking
    • #257 in Trail Running
    • #336 in Hiking
    • #22 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Snowshoe Mountain

"Bear Skat" is a scenic flat pedal through the mossy forest of Snowshoe. Close by to Top of the World; this is an easy pedal to take the family out on. Bear Skat can be included in the Singletrack route to "6000 Steps." Small Decent at the end of the trail.

Access Info

Enter this trail behind the water towers at Snowcrest Condos.

Tags
Bike repair stationFamily friendlyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 48 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 89 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      May 30, 2026 @ 7:55am
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      2.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Skat located?
      Bear Skat is located in Snowshoe Backcountry, Snowshoe Village, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Snowshoe Backcountry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.39782, -79.99421.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Skat?
      Bear Skat is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Skat?
      Bear Skat has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,813 ft to 4,840 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Skat a point to point trail?
      Bear Skat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Skat?
      Bear Skat is 1,873 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Skat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Skat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Skat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Skat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Skat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bear Skat. The trail is 1,873 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Skat?
      Bear Skat is a very popular trail. There have been 465 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 496 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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