more stats
2,474 ft
Distance
86 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
62 ft
Altitude change
1,084 ft
Altitude min
1,155 ft
Altitude max
1,093 ft
Altitude start
1,155 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-12%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance climb
381 ft
Distance down
850 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Running Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Anthony
    Bennington, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82444 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #350349 in Trail Running
    • #391004 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #769 in Mountain Biking · Vermont [+]
    • #2,267 in Trail Running
    • #2,487 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Bennington Area Trail System

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AI Generated Description

Running Bear is a 2,474 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bennington Vermont. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 86 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 112 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Sep 11, 2025 @ 10:12am
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on Sep 11, 2025
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Running Bear located?
      Running Bear is located in Mount Anthony, Bennington, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Mount Anthony trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.85728, -73.21784.
      ▼ How hard is Running Bear?
      Running Bear is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Running Bear?
      Running Bear has 86 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,084 ft to 1,155 ft.
      ▼ Is Running Bear a point to point trail?
      Running Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Running Bear?
      Running Bear is 2,474 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Running Bear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Running Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Running Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Running Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Running Bear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Running Bear. The trail is 2,474 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Running Bear?
      Running Bear is a very popular trail. There have been 399 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 412 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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