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1.5 miles
Distance
395 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:15:22
Avg time
344 ft
Altitude change
3,000 ft
Altitude min
3,344 ft
Altitude max
3,000 ft
Altitude start
3,343 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
965 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:15:22
Avg time

Three Bears - Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Boise
    , Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #26
  • AKA
    Trail 26
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85691 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19434 in Trail Running
    • #50618 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Ridge to Rivers

Old closed road access to other military reserve trails.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 118 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 625 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Three Bears - Lower Trail Reports

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Dec 21, 2023 @ 8:01pm
Dec 21, 2023
 A little sloppy on the single track down to the road, but still ride able.
Oct 9, 2023 @ 6:22am
Oct 9, 2023
Jul 13, 2023 @ 11:22am
Jul 13, 2023
May 10, 2023 @ 11:53am
May 10, 2023
 Should not be a blue trail as it is an old service road
Apr 10, 2023 @ 3:13am
Apr 10, 2023
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        Directions to three-bears-lower trailhead (43.627710, -116.167480)
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        Jun 1, 2025 @ 9:31am
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        Patrick6gcrIQ
        Don’t go down… just booooring. Guess it’s good for climbing though
        phuse
        Old dirt road with lots of loose sections+ big loose rocks.
        Igrauzinis
        I think I left my helmet (silver + teal), riding gloves (100%, black + grey), and clear glasses near the trailhead parking lot last night. Please let me know if you’ve seen them!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Three Bears - Lower located?
        Three Bears - Lower is located in Boise, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Boise trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.62771, -116.16748.
        ▼ How hard is Three Bears - Lower?
        Three Bears - Lower is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Bears - Lower?
        Three Bears - Lower has 395 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,000 ft to 3,344 ft.
        ▼ Is Three Bears - Lower a point to point trail?
        Three Bears - Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Three Bears - Lower?
        Three Bears - Lower is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Bears - Lower?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Three Bears - Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Three Bears - Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Bears - Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Three Bears - Lower?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Three Bears - Lower. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Three Bears - Lower?
        Three Bears - Lower is a very popular trail. There have been 3,707 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,768 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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