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4,157 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:05:18
Avg time
-121 ft
Altitude change
384 ft
Altitude min
505 ft
Altitude max
504 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
479 ft
Distance climb
3,068 ft
Distance down
614 ft
Distance flat
00:05:18
Avg time

Big Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Bear Brook State Park
    Allenstown, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #834 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2012
  • Land Owner
    New Hampshire State Parks

Smooth singletrack with a few switchbacks, rollers, bump jumps and turns. Keep it pinned to maximize the fun.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 308 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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Jun 14, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/New_York)
Jun 14, 2026
 Rippin’
Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:34am (America/New_York)
Apr 13, 2026
Sep 7, 2025 @ 9:14pm
Sep 7, 2025
Aug 30, 2025 @ 10:26am
Aug 30, 2025
 Roots slippery from last nights rain
Aug 17, 2025 @ 7:50am
Aug 17, 2025
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Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (27 votes)
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        Directions to big-bear trailhead (43.141390, -71.361390)

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        Bear Brook State Park Mountain Biking - ...
        52:26 | 484 | Aug 29, 2022 , Allenstown
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        13:44 | 586 | Oct 5, 2020 , Allenstown
        Big Bear Trail At Bear Brook State Park NH
        4:20 | 814 | May 5, 2020 , Allenstown
        Big Bear - Downhill Bear Brook State Park, NH
        1169 | Apr 12, 2020 , Allenstown

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        ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 659 ft • 5 • Loop •
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        Intermediate Route From Hiker/Biker Lot
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 559 ft • 21 • Loop •
        This is a good 9mile route that is frequented by many riders. I like to use this solo as I know someone...
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        Campground and Back: Beginner Friendly
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 415 ft • 6 • Loop •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bear

        ▼ Where is Big Bear located?
        Big Bear is located in Bear Brook State Park, Allenstown, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Bear Brook State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.14139, -71.36139.
        ▼ How hard is Big Bear?
        Big Bear is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Bear?
        Big Bear has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 384 ft to 505 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Bear a point to point trail?
        Yes, Big Bear is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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