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1.3 miles
Distance
43 ft
Climb
-239 ft
Descent
00:10:57
Avg time
-193 ft
Altitude change
914 ft
Altitude min
1,113 ft
Altitude max
1,113 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-15.4%
Grade max
7.8%
Grade min
1,339 ft
Distance climb
4,806 ft
Distance down
574 ft
Distance flat
00:10:57
Avg time

Dancing Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copper Harbor Trail System
    Copper Harbor, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53903 in Trail Running
    • #263190 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    State, Private, Township, Conservancy

Dancing Bear is a fun cross country trail that rides above and below a ridgeline on the south side of the hill. The trail starts out in an attractive mature forest before emerging into an old clear cut that is slowly regrowing. Here the trail's speed picks up as it descends through berry patches. Watch out for actual bears during the peak summer berry season

Access Info

The trail begins at the top of the hill at the end of the County Road that passes by the golf course. It ends at an intersection with Red Trail.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 70 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Jun 1, 2026 @ 9:14pm (America/Detroit)
Jun 1, 2026
 reporter Looks good and open for the season!
Jan 23, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Detroit)
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Jan 23, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Detroit)
Jan 23, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Detroit)
Jan 7, 2026
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May 16, 2025 @ 2:23am
May 16, 2025
 reporter The core system is now open. Expect some spring conditions, but overall the trails are in great shape!
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        1 Review & Comments

        steelispossiblyreal steelispossiblyreal
        One of the raddest trails on the west side of Copper Harbor! Rippin fast but not as steep as Red Trail, although it has some Red Trail DNA. The trail doesn’t feel like any other trails in CH. You’re bombing through what feels like a gorge next to a cliff, and the surface is pretty loose but has plenty of support to two wheel drift and catch in the turns. It links up with Red Trail right before the root ball feature and makes for a great ride on your way to Paul’s Plunge, Mango, or the recently reopened heritage trails (Black Bear, Kamikaze). Highly recommend it.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dancing Bear

        ▼ Where is Dancing Bear located?
        Dancing Bear is located in Copper Harbor Trail System, Copper Harbor, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Copper Harbor Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.45559, -87.90806.
        ▼ How hard is Dancing Bear?
        Dancing Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dancing Bear?
        Dancing Bear has 43 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 239 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 914 ft to 1,113 ft.
        ▼ Is Dancing Bear a point to point trail?
        Dancing Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dancing Bear?
        Dancing Bear is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dancing Bear?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dancing Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Dancing Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dancing Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dancing Bear?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Dancing Bear. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dancing Bear?
        Dancing Bear is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 476 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 514 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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