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2.1 miles
Distance
758 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:51:26
Avg time
662 ft
Altitude change
5,169 ft
Altitude min
5,882 ft
Altitude max
5,172 ft
Altitude start
5,833 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
37.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,215 ft
Distance down
1,142 ft
Distance flat
00:51:26
Avg time
Big Bear Up Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaYork Creek
Coleman, Alberta -
AKABig Bear
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Global Ranking#39153 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #34478 in E-Biking
- #63116 in Trail Running
- #128371 in Hiking
- #17844 in Snowshoeing
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Provincial Ranking#655 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
- #436 in E-Biking
- #1,093 in Trail Running
- #2,280 in Hiking
- #543 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonMay to October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
Challenging single track climb to the rocky ridges on top of Saddle Mountain 500 vertical metres above the Crowsnest valley. The middle section is the most difficult, with a narrow bench-cut trail on a steep side-slope and four tight switchbacks until it gains the southwest ridge. The rest of the ride to the top is easier going with many bare rock sections and spectacular mountain views. Head down the technical Big Bear Down and into Sooper Trooper.
Access Info
The trail can be reached by climbing York Creek Road to Ironstone turning off at Back Door.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 0 rides
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 217 rides
- Last: Oct 17, 2026
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3 Reviews & Comments
lito2020
Great climb, and the views are fantastic.
PinkbikeMike
Fantastic climb with mega views at the top
Mike
Lifeoutdoors.com
Mike
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