more stats
1,952 ft
Distance
-90 ft
Descent
00:03:47
Avg time
-90 ft
Altitude change
380 ft
Altitude min
470 ft
Altitude max
469 ft
Altitude start
381 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-10.3%
Grade max
0.9%
Grade min
1,453 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
00:03:47
Avg time

Bear Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Soaring Eagle Park
    Sammamish, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80479 in E-Biking
    • #61427 in Trail Running
    • #107321 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Garden

One of the more mountain bike-oriented trails at Soaring Eagle. There's lots of features, from big roots, to a decent sized drop. Due to the multi-use aspect of this trail with hikers and equestrians, virtually all of the features are not mandatory and have ride-arounds.

Access Info

If coming from western end, stay left at the entrance.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 52 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 716 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Bear Way Trail Reports

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Aug 11, 2026 @ 3:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 11, 2026
Feb 14, 2026 @ 9:44am (America/Vancouver)
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Jan 28, 2026 @ 9:45am (America/Vancouver)
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Oct 1, 2025 @ 9:47am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 1, 2025
Apr 2, 2025 @ 10:04am
Apr 2, 2025
 Lots of puddles, but not a lot of mud. Overall, good dirt, but beware treacherous roots!
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on Aug 11, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      Soaring Eagle Outer Loop
      ★ 4.8 • 5 miles • 387 ft • 17 • Loop •
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      8
      Beaver lake Spin
      ★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 492 ft • 10 •
      Nice loop at beaver lake - just under an hour
      2
      Soaring Eagle Loop
      4 miles • 326 ft • 6 • Loop •

      Trail Products

      3.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 33%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Way located?
      Bear Way is located in Soaring Eagle Park, Sammamish, Washington, United States. It is part of the Soaring Eagle Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.61371, -121.98352.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Way?
      Bear Way is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Way?
      The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 380 ft to 470 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Way a point to point trail?
      Bear Way is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Way?
      Bear Way is 1,952 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Way?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Way?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Way are:
      • July (26 activities)
      • May (25 activities)
      • October (25 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bear Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Way?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bear Way. The trail is 1,952 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Way?
      Bear Way is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,698 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,824 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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