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3,333 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-107 ft
Descent
00:19:25
Avg time
-60 ft
Altitude change
1,374 ft
Altitude min
1,470 ft
Altitude max
1,433 ft
Altitude start
1,375 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
18%
Grade min
1,158 ft
Distance climb
1,775 ft
Distance down
400 ft
Distance flat
00:19:25
Avg time

Bearea 51 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Bear Mountain
    Mission, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39583 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #721 in Trail Running
    • #64809 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden, Teeter Totter
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Mission Forestry

Trail starts off end of road near top of Jolly Rancher / bottom of Sorcerer's Apprentice. From there, it runs for a stretch before being ended 1/3 of the way by new road and cutblock.

You can ride down the road to find the end of the old trail which climbs back out onto a logging road across from Corral Loop .

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 402 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Bearea 51 Trail Reports

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Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Vancouver)
Mar 7, 2026
 Not really worth doing now that most of it is just on the service road now. I’m hopeful some day it can be rerouted so it’s back to it’s...
Feb 28, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026 @ 11:15am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 28, 2026
I cleared all the trees on Bearea 51 today
Jan 25, 2026 @ 8:28am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 25, 2026
 reporter 5+ chainsaw trees down at the start of the trail.
Nov 9, 2025 @ 1:55pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2025
 2 trees down near the entrance.
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on Mar 7, 2026
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Avg: 4.22 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      11 Reviews & Comments

      Yablonka
      Heard this trail is permanently closed starting Dec 16th? Just wondering if permanent means over the winter, or we are losing Bearea 51
      Ian-hawkins
      ok, so if trail restoration is required, should we regard as still Closed until you advise otherwise?
      atothezed atothezed
      Trail still closed due to logging. Not advised to cross logged area due to safety issues as trail has been wiped out and loggers are active. It’s possible, but not advised.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bearea 51 located?
      Bearea 51 is located in Bear Mountain, Mission, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Bear Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.2016, -122.3072.
      ▼ How hard is Bearea 51?
      Bearea 51 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bearea 51?
      Bearea 51 has 48 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 107 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,374 ft to 1,470 ft.
      ▼ Is Bearea 51 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bearea 51 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bearea 51?
      Bearea 51 is 3,333 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bearea 51?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bearea 51. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bearea 51? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bearea 51 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bearea 51?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Bearea 51. The trail is 3,333 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bearea 51?
      Bearea 51 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,804 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,802 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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