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1.2 miles
Distance
263 ft
Climb
-75 ft
Descent
00:10:24
Avg time
188 ft
Altitude change
7,822 ft
Altitude min
8,084 ft
Altitude max
7,824 ft
Altitude start
8,012 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
4,573 ft
Distance climb
1,027 ft
Distance down
928 ft
Distance flat
00:10:24
Avg time

Buddy Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Hartman Rocks
    Gunnison, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #81518 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100897 in E-Biking
    • #118809 in Trail Running
    • #130358 in Hiking
    • #14974 in Dirtbiking
    • #28363 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,556 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #931 in E-Biking
    • #3,389 in Trail Running
    • #3,799 in Hiking
    • #520 in Dirtbiking
    • #870 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Buddy Bear is a 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Gunnison Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 263 ft green climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 24.8 km average
6 Months
  • 81 rides
  • 30.5 km avg distance
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  • 335 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.86 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buddy Bear located?
      Buddy Bear is located in Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Hartman Rocks trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.49105, -106.9791.
      ▼ How hard is Buddy Bear?
      Buddy Bear is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buddy Bear?
      Buddy Bear has 263 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 75 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,822 ft to 8,084 ft.
      ▼ Is Buddy Bear a point to point trail?
      Buddy Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buddy Bear?
      Buddy Bear is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buddy Bear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buddy Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buddy Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buddy Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buddy Bear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Buddy Bear. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buddy Bear?
      Buddy Bear is a very popular trail. There have been 1,745 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,864 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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