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1.1 miles
Distance
577 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:19:28
Avg time
535 ft
Altitude change
8,208 ft
Altitude min
8,742 ft
Altitude max
8,208 ft
Altitude start
8,742 ft
Altitude end
9.247%
Grade
-9.487%
Grade max
25.901%
Grade min
4,861 ft
Distance climb
692 ft
Distance down
230 ft
Distance flat
00:19:28
Avg time

Bear Wallow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Santa Fe Mountains
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93413 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83716 in Trail Running
    • #55784 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #780 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #539 in Trail Running
    • #570 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bear Wallow is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Santa Fe New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Bear Wallow Trail Reports

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Oct 6, 2026 @ 5:20pm (America/Denver)
Oct 6, 2026
Lots of water flowing down Bear Wallow leaving mud, rutting and erosion. Half of this is a total mess.
Jul 21, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Denver)
Jul 21, 2026
Aug 20, 2024 @ 9:15am
Aug 20, 2024
Lots of hikers
Jun 17, 2024 @ 11:01am
Jun 17, 2024
Aug 30, 2023 @ 8:42pm
Aug 30, 2023
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on Oct 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Wallow located?
      Bear Wallow is located in Santa Fe Mountains, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe Mountains trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.76061, -105.84561.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Wallow?
      Bear Wallow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.247%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Wallow?
      Bear Wallow has 577 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,208 ft to 8,742 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Wallow a point to point trail?
      Bear Wallow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Wallow?
      Bear Wallow is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Wallow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Wallow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Wallow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Wallow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Wallow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Bear Wallow. 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 Wallow?
      Bear Wallow is a very popular trail. There have been 1,197 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,153 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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