more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
93 ft
Climb
-739 ft
Descent
00:18:35
Avg time
-645 ft
Altitude change
5,189 ft
Altitude min
5,869 ft
Altitude max
5,869 ft
Altitude start
5,224 ft
Altitude end
-11.425%
Grade
-34.786%
Grade max
33.765%
Grade min
866 ft
Distance climb
4,405 ft
Distance down
378 ft
Distance flat
00:18:35
Avg time

Big Bear Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    York Creek
    Coleman, Alberta
  • AKA
    Big Bear
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #29857 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4217 in Trail Running
    • #66179 in Hiking
    • #2944 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2016

Starting above treeline, the trail meanders through rock and slabs with small drops and steep, loose rock faces to ride down. At tree line it continues to be a steep, technical trail alternating from loose to rock. Near the bottom, there is a gully full of step-ups, hip-jumps, and berms.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 344 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Big Bear Down Trail Reports

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Aug 6, 2026 @ 11:22am (America/Creston)
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Jul 8, 2026 @ 3:04pm (America/Edmonton)
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Jun 4, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/Creston)
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May 30, 2026 @ 9:39pm (America/Edmonton)
May 30, 2026
 Clear of all snow
May 24, 2026 @ 9:51am (America/Edmonton)
May 24, 2026
 One small patch of snow just as it heads back into treeline and a tree down @ 49.6178197,-114.5240807. Otherwise, good to go!
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on Aug 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.62 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      10:28 | 258 | Jun 13, 2024 , Coleman
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      lito2020 lito2020
      Great trail! Riding solo and chose to walk a section or two. Overall it was worth it.
      flyin-ryan flyin-ryan
      Awesome. Not sure why its Red. There are a few sections that require thought and maybe a quick walk down. All rideable for advanced riders.
      Do it. Views are great at the top.
      rigg4d
      Some pretty technical sections but a lot of fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Bear Down located?
      Big Bear Down is located in York Creek, Coleman, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the York Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.61136, -114.51994.
      ▼ How hard is Big Bear Down?
      Big Bear Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.425%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Bear Down?
      Big Bear Down has 93 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 739 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,189 ft to 5,869 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Bear Down a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Bear Down is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Bear Down?
      Big Bear Down is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Bear Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Bear Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Bear Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Bear Down are:
      • August (41 activities)
      • July (31 activities)
      • June (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Bear Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Bear Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Bear Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Big Bear Down. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Bear Down?
      Big Bear Down is a very popular trail. There have been 1,938 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,904 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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