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1.1 miles
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-361 ft
Descent
00:14:07
Avg time
-335 ft
Altitude change
1,942 ft
Altitude min
2,278 ft
Altitude max
2,278 ft
Altitude start
1,942 ft
Altitude end
-5.7%
Grade
-39%
Grade max
12%
Grade min
758 ft
Distance climb
4,396 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:14:07
Avg time

Crawl Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Unaka Bike Park
    Erwin, Tennessee
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2023

Crawl Bear ascends to the Traverse Trail where you can access Moonsault and other gravity trails coming in future phases. This trail can be descended if you are looking for a mellow cross county ride back down.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Crawl Bear Trail Reports

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Aug 27, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/New_York)
Aug 27, 2026
 Small tree down across trail, must dismount to go over. Quick work with chainsaw or good handsaw.
Mar 8, 2025 @ 12:12pm
Mar 8, 2025
Oct 11, 2023 @ 4:31am
Oct 11, 2023
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Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions About Crawl Bear

      ▼ Where is Crawl Bear located?
      Crawl Bear is located in Unaka Bike Park, Erwin, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Unaka Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.13726, -82.39998.
      ▼ How hard is Crawl Bear?
      Crawl Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crawl Bear?
      Crawl Bear has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 361 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,942 ft to 2,278 ft.
      ▼ Is Crawl Bear a point to point trail?
      Crawl Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Crawl Bear?
      Crawl Bear is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crawl Bear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crawl Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Crawl Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crawl Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crawl Bear?
      The estimated time to ride Crawl Bear is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Crawl Bear?
      Crawl Bear is a very popular trail. There have been 205 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 395 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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