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4,327 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:08:09
Avg time
23 ft
Altitude change
74 ft
Altitude min
103 ft
Altitude max
80 ft
Altitude start
102 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
2,005 ft
Distance climb
935 ft
Distance down
1,296 ft
Distance flat
00:08:09
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Heady Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis (Bourne)
    Bourne, Massachusetts
  • AKA
    Lucky Rays
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #44046 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58147 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    State of Massachusetts

Winding back and forth through tight trees, this singletrack features some small rock gardens. This can be a blast if you choose the right line.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 578 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Heady Bear Trail Reports

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Dec 24, 2023 @ 3:40pm
Dec 24, 2023
 Cleared of multiplied trees. Good to go.
Apr 17, 2023 @ 6:05pm
Apr 17, 2023
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May 22, 2022 @ 3:30pm
May 22, 2022
Sep 30, 2021 @ 8:47am
Sep 30, 2021
Jul 20, 2021 @ 1:02pm
Jul 20, 2021
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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        capecodsingletrack
        Heady Bear has become one of my go to favorites. The rock garden has fun lines, the climbing is ample and it flows.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Heady Bear

        ▼ Where is Heady Bear located?
        Heady Bear is located in Otis (Bourne), Bourne, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Otis (Bourne) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.66211, -70.59602.
        ▼ How hard is Heady Bear?
        Heady Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heady Bear?
        Heady Bear has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 74 ft to 103 ft.
        ▼ Is Heady Bear a point to point trail?
        Heady Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Heady Bear?
        Heady Bear is 4,327 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heady Bear?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Heady Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Heady Bear?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Heady Bear are:
        • July (85 activities)
        • June (60 activities)
        • February (42 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Heady Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heady Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Heady Bear?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 915 hours 12 minutes to ride Heady Bear. The trail is 4,327 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Heady Bear?
        Heady Bear is a very popular trail. There have been 1,402 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,393 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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