more stats
1,302 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
533 ft
Altitude min
582 ft
Altitude max
565 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
404 ft
Distance climb
689 ft
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:02:45
Avg time

Bear Trap Gulch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Elgin Trails
    Elgin, New Brunswick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #239343 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #224783 in E-Biking
    • #415804 in Trail Running
    • #94113 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #766 in Mountain Biking · New Brunswick [+]
    • #306 in E-Biking
    • #1,129 in Trail Running
    • #213 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Easy little short loop that goes down and then back up. Can be ridden in both directions.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 86 rides
  • Last: Nov 6, 2026
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Bear Trap Gulch Trail Reports

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May 24, 2026 @ 10:34am (America/Moncton)
May 24, 2026
 Parts of this trail are leaning to a blue.
Apr 25, 2026 @ 5:39pm (America/Halifax)
Apr 25, 2026
Trail are open. Some have been leaf blown and cleared of deadfalls, and some haven't yet. Ride carefully.
Apr 15, 2026 @ 9:23am (America/Halifax)
Apr 15, 2026
Trails closed until it dries up
Apr 15, 2026 @ 9:22am (America/Halifax)
Apr 15, 2026
Trails closed until it dries up
Oct 10, 2025 @ 10:44am (America/Halifax)
Oct 10, 2025
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on May 24, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Trap Gulch located?
      Bear Trap Gulch is located in Elgin Trails, Elgin, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the Elgin Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.80905, -65.12548.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Trap Gulch?
      Bear Trap Gulch is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Trap Gulch?
      Bear Trap Gulch has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 533 ft to 582 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Trap Gulch a point to point trail?
      Bear Trap Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Trap Gulch?
      Bear Trap Gulch is 1,302 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Trap Gulch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Trap Gulch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Trap Gulch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Trap Gulch are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • June (7 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Trap Gulch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Trap Gulch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Trap Gulch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bear Trap Gulch. The trail is 1,302 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Trap Gulch?
      Bear Trap Gulch is a moderately popular trail. There have been 204 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 207 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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