more stats
1,778 ft
Distance
-262 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-262 ft
Altitude change
4,860 ft
Altitude min
5,122 ft
Altitude max
5,122 ft
Altitude start
4,859 ft
Altitude end
-14.7%
Grade
-35.7%
Grade max
-4.3%
Grade min
1,778 ft
Distance down
00:01:59
Avg time

Black Bear Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Beech Mountain Bike Park
    Beech Mountain, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93268 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #633 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    When Open
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

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AI Generated Description

Black Bear Lower is a 1,778 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Beech Mountain North Carolina. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating. It features drop, jump, gap jump and rock garden. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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DropsJumpsRock gardens

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 80 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Black Bear Lower Trail Reports

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May 25, 2025 @ 7:08am
May 25, 2025
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May 23, 2025 @ 5:56am
May 23, 2025
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Jun 15, 2024 @ 8:22am
Jun 15, 2024
reporter A little rain last night has made today an excellent day to ride!
Jun 6, 2024 @ 10:48am
Jun 6, 2024
reporter Bike Park is open for the summer!
Oct 9, 2023 @ 7:22pm
Oct 9, 2023
reporter Bike Park is closed for the 2023 Season. See you on the slopes!
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on May 25, 2025
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Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Directions to black-bear-lower trailhead (36.187100, -81.877370)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Bear Lower located?
      Black Bear Lower is located in Beech Mountain Bike Park, Beech Mountain, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Beech Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.1871, -81.87737.
      ▼ How hard is Black Bear Lower?
      Black Bear Lower is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 14.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Bear Lower?
      The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,860 ft to 5,122 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Bear Lower a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black Bear Lower is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Bear Lower?
      Black Bear Lower is 1,778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Bear Lower?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black Bear Lower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Bear Lower?
      Black Bear Lower is best visited during: When Open.
      ▼ How do I access Black Bear Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Bear Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Bear Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Black Bear Lower. The trail is 1,778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Bear Lower?
      Black Bear Lower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 731 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,127 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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