more stats
2,527 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
00:05:08
Avg time
-133 ft
Altitude change
2,628 ft
Altitude min
2,786 ft
Altitude max
2,761 ft
Altitude start
2,628 ft
Altitude end
-5.262%
Grade
-37.037%
Grade max
11.445%
Grade min
686 ft
Distance climb
1,537 ft
Distance down
304 ft
Distance flat
00:05:08
Avg time

Burnt Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Pope Provincial Park
    Fort St. James, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #141149 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #420936 in Trail Running
    • #140809 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,162 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #14,395 in Trail Running
    • #8,140 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fun downhill to Quadzilla.

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Burnt Bear Trail Reports

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Jun 9, 2020 @ 7:35pm
Jun 9, 2020
Apr 8, 2020 @ 4:31pm
Apr 8, 2020
BC Parks closure due to COVID-19 [L=https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0019-000645]https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020ENV0019-000645[/L]
Aug 18, 2019 @ 11:10am
Aug 18, 2019
Jul 1, 2019 @ 11:23pm
Jul 1, 2019
Wasp nest was taken care of
Jul 1, 2019 @ 9:03am
Jul 1, 2019
There is a wasp net with aggressive wasps at the west end of the trail near the entrance to dirty girls and Voldemort’s. It is on the trail...
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burnt Bear located?
      Burnt Bear is located in Mt. Pope Provincial Park, Fort St. James, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Pope Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 54.46942, -124.29293.
      ▼ How hard is Burnt Bear?
      Burnt Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.262%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burnt Bear?
      Burnt Bear has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,628 ft to 2,786 ft.
      ▼ Is Burnt Bear a point to point trail?
      Burnt Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burnt Bear?
      Burnt Bear is 2,527 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burnt Bear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burnt Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Burnt Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burnt Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burnt Bear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Burnt Bear. The trail is 2,527 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burnt Bear?
      Burnt Bear is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 64 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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