more stats
3,576 ft
Distance
-472 ft
Descent
2,476 ft
High Point
-472 ft
Altitude change
2,003 ft
Altitude min
2,476 ft
Altitude start
2,005 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
3,576 ft
Distance down

Upper Bear Claw Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Loon Mountain Resort
    Lincoln, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #753 in Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #8 in Skiing · New Hampshire
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Ski Run (Piste)
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Loon Mountain Resort
  • OSM Way

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Upper Bear Claw is ranked #8 for skiing in New Hampshire. It is a 3,576 ft green difficulty ski run (piste) trail located near Lincoln New Hampshire. This downhill ski only trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Bear Claw located?
      Upper Bear Claw is located in Loon Mountain Resort, Lincoln, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the Loon Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.0383, -71.63075.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Bear Claw?
      Upper Bear Claw is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 13.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Bear Claw?
      The trail has 472 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,003 ft to 2,476 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Bear Claw a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Bear Claw is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ How long is Upper Bear Claw?
      Upper Bear Claw is 3,576 ft long. The trail type is ski run (piste).
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Bear Claw?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Bear Claw. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Upper Bear Claw?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Upper Bear Claw are:
      • March (62 activities)
      • February (39 activities)
      • December (38 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Bear Claw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Bear Claw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Bear Claw?
      Upper Bear Claw is a very popular trail. There have been 2,678 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,879 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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