more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
00:11:48
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,060 ft
Altitude min
3,201 ft
Altitude max
3,062 ft
Altitude start
3,061 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
3,114 ft
Distance climb
2,589 ft
Distance down
1,322 ft
Distance flat
00:11:48
Avg time

Bears Best Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock - Bear’s Best
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36566 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120791 in Trail Running
    • #109522 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #153 in Mountain Biking · Nevada [+]
    • #627 in Trail Running
    • #517 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden

Desert trails with a rocky washes, bridges, and flowing singletrack. The trails are mostly gentle climbs and can be combined for miles of fun, right in the city. Used to be a lot bigger, but now you can only skirt the outside.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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    BLM
    Land Manager

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 69 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,466 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Bears Best Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:17am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jun 28, 2026 @ 8:13am (America/Los_Angeles)
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Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
Fun little loop
Nov 11, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 11, 2025
Berrys Dive and TK are gone due to development. Only real way to get to PermaGrin ttfrom the N / NW is via Benchmark. Round the Outside dead ends...
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on Jul 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4 (14 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to bears-best trailhead (36.110680, -115.352960)

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      Videos

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      youtuber Best of Bears Best - Las Vegas’ Ultimate...
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      14:34 | 216 | May 31, 2026 , Las Vegas
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      0:11 | 274 | Feb 3, 2022 , Las Vegas
      Porn Star jump
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      0:21 | 716 | Mar 15, 2018 , Las Vegas
      Mini edit from bears best jump line
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      0:15 | 847 | May 3, 2016 , Las Vegas

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 4.3 • 32 miles • 3,201 ft • 21 •
      blue diamond to blue diamond around the cowboy
      ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,126 ft • 16 •
      Bear's Best Access Road, connecting to Gnarley, Yellow Hoe, Round the Outside, back to the Access Road
      ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,778 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Reserved for people who like to earn their DH.
      4.0 ★★★★★
      14 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★ 7%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Aaronv74GbW
      Good place to practice drops. There’s a small medium and a large drop.
      GeoffHollister GeoffHollister
      There is now a golf course where this trail used to be. The rest of the network is expanding and worth getting lost in.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bears Best located?
      Bears Best is located in Red Rock - Bear’s Best, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Red Rock - Bear’s Best trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.11068, -115.35296.
      ▼ How hard is Bears Best?
      Bears Best is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bears Best?
      Bears Best has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 143 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,060 ft to 3,201 ft.
      ▼ Is Bears Best a point to point trail?
      Bears Best is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bears Best?
      Bears Best is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bears Best?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bears Best. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bears Best? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bears Best are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bears Best?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Bears Best. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bears Best?
      Bears Best is a very popular trail. There have been 10,015 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,863 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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