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4,915 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:10:22
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
2,600 ft
Altitude min
2,652 ft
Altitude max
2,631 ft
Altitude start
2,605 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
1,811 ft
Distance climb
1,860 ft
Distance down
1,243 ft
Distance flat
00:10:22
Avg time
Bears Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Nordic Ski
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Riding AreaGreenway/Forests for the World
Smithers, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Nordic Skiing
- 100 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#146622 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #50100 in Trail Running
- #68449 in Hiking
- #26125 in Nordic Skiing
- #2015 in Winter Fat Biking
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Provincial Ranking#7,380 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #2,767 in Trail Running
- #3,548 in Hiking
- #1,295 in Nordic Skiing
- #186 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Seasonyear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Skinny
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Ride in RainYes
Although not a lot of elevation gain or loss this trail is quite technical & will keep a rider on their toes (& hopefully on their bike). Quite a few log overs.
Access Info
Bears can be accessed from the east at the junction of The Old Trail, Tyner Finder & Bears. From the west access can be from a few spots including Cheslatta, Freds, Carters Cut, 147 etc. Pay close attention to trail signs as it can be quite easy to get disoriented in this area.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 4 rides
- 5 miles avg distance
All
- 317 rides
- Last: Sep 17, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Ideal
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- Very Dry
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Directions to bears trailhead
(53.881770, -122.820220)
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Feb 6, 2016 , Smithers
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