more stats
1.0 mile
Distance
338 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:18:12
Avg time
333 ft
Altitude change
8,132 ft
Altitude min
8,465 ft
Altitude max
8,132 ft
Altitude start
8,465 ft
Altitude end
6.3%
Grade
-6.9%
Grade max
26.6%
Grade min
4,616 ft
Distance climb
272 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat
00:18:12
Avg time

Bear Top Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bear Valley Resort
    Bear Valley, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bear Valley Resort

What used to be a dirt access road to the top of Bear Valley Ski resort has been re-paved with loose asphalt in 2021. In 2022 the access road was re-graded and loose asphalt mainly compacted. This access road is used by maintenance vehicles and connects from Koala Access Trail, the parking lot through the short and steep Shop Connector to the top.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 24 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Bear Top Road Trail Reports

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Jul 15, 2026 @ 3:35pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 15, 2026
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Jul 14, 2023 @ 3:00am
Jul 14, 2023
No snow on road, but still lots of snow down Groovy Gully. Can see why the bike park will not open this year.
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Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Top Road located?
      Bear Top Road is located in Bear Valley Resort, Bear Valley, California, United States. It is part of the Bear Valley Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49112, -120.03848.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Top Road?
      Bear Top Road has 338 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,132 ft to 8,465 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Top Road a point to point trail?
      Bear Top Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ How long is Bear Top Road?
      Bear Top Road is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Top Road?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bear Top Road. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Top Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Top Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Top Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Bear Top Road. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Top Road?
      Bear Top Road is a very popular trail. There have been 146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 219 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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