more stats
643 ft
Distance
-14 ft
Descent
00:00:28
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
3,383 ft
Altitude min
3,399 ft
Altitude max
3,399 ft
Altitude start
3,383 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-7.7%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
643 ft
Distance down
00:00:28
Avg time

Bearbottom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Cedar Flats
    Columbia Falls, Montana
  • Ref Number
    6500B
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22715 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #14067 in E-Biking
    • #71081 in Trail Running
    • #92901 in Hiking
    • #14929 in Dirtbiking
    • #6742 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #22130 in Horseback
    • #37477 in Snowshoeing
    • #10271 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #22866 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #1579 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #120 in Mountain Biking · Montana [+]
    • #22 in E-Biking
    • #840 in Trail Running
    • #1,248 in Hiking
    • #508 in Dirtbiking
    • #296 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #1,005 in Horseback
    • #1,087 in Snowshoeing
    • #409 in Backcountry Skiing
    • #500 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #15 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Summer, fall, winter, spring
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Bear Bottom is a connector trail connecting Waving Bear to Bearfoot trails.

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Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Bearbottom Trail Reports

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Dec 16, 2023 @ 8:01am
Dec 16, 2023
Snow packed and icy trail. Easily manageable with running spikes.
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on Dec 16, 2023
Snow Packed
Avg: 3.36 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bearbottom located?
      Bearbottom is located in Cedar Flats, Columbia Falls, Montana, United States. It is part of the Cedar Flats trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.42023, -114.16997.
      ▼ How hard is Bearbottom?
      Bearbottom is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bearbottom?
      The trail has 14 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,383 ft to 3,399 ft.
      ▼ Is Bearbottom a point to point trail?
      Bearbottom is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bearbottom?
      Bearbottom is 643 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bearbottom?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bearbottom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bearbottom?
      Bearbottom is best visited during: Summer, fall, winter, spring.
      ▼ How do I access Bearbottom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bearbottom are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bearbottom?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Bearbottom. The trail is 643 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bearbottom?
      Bearbottom is a very popular trail. There have been 748 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 985 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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