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4,531 ft
Distance
540 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:13:35
Avg time
535 ft
Altitude change
3,965 ft
Altitude min
4,507 ft
Altitude max
3,965 ft
Altitude start
4,498 ft
Altitude end
11.8%
Grade
-3.6%
Grade max
36.5%
Grade min
4,094 ft
Distance climb
377 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:13:35
Avg time

Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Nature Park
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #212259 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248391 in E-Biking
    • #449157 in Trail Running
    • #453705 in Hiking
    • #70795 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,813 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #9,276 in E-Biking
    • #15,254 in Trail Running
    • #15,217 in Hiking
    • #2,500 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Only for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

This is one of the, if not THE hardest, climbs in the Kimberley Nature Park. Starts pretty mellow, but gets harder as you get higher.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 34.9 km avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Bear Trail Reports

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May 13, 2026 @ 8:44pm (America/Edmonton)
May 13, 2026
 Trail cleared on May 12th
Apr 30, 2026 @ 5:22pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 30, 2026
8 trees cleared/ trail clear
Apr 27, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 27, 2026
 5-6 trees down
May 5, 2025 @ 6:10pm
May 5, 2025
 Trail clear
Oct 20, 2024 @ 5:02pm
Oct 20, 2024
 Trail clear
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Status:
on May 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bear trailhead (49.648430, -116.019110)
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      May 21, 2021 @ 11:52am
      May 21, 2021
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      Snow Fence Summit Lap
      mtb
      3:36 | 214 | Sep 4, 2015 , Kimberley
      kicking horse and black bear on the end
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      20:22 | 386 | Oct 2, 2014 , Kimberley
      Papa Bear Gap
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      0:08 | 409 | Sep 27, 2009 , Kimberley
      BEAR FORCE ONE
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      4:16 | 987 | Jun 5, 2010 , Kimberley

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      FuriousGeorge FuriousGeorge
      Tree down at very beginning. Small but still rooted

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear located?
      Bear is located in Kimberley Nature Park, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Nature Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.64843, -116.01911.
      ▼ How hard is Bear?
      Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear?
      Bear has 540 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,965 ft to 4,507 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bear is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear?
      Bear is 4,531 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Bear. The trail is 4,531 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear?
      Bear is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 267 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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