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3,517 ft
Distance
108 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:04:49
Avg time
-55 ft
Altitude change
938 ft
Altitude min
1,058 ft
Altitude max
1,058 ft
Altitude start
1,002 ft
Altitude end
-1.574%
Grade
-15.611%
Grade max
35.416%
Grade min
1,361 ft
Distance climb
1,688 ft
Distance down
468 ft
Distance flat
00:04:49
Avg time

Upper Papa Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coldwater Mountain
    Anniston, Alabama
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69434 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95671 in E-Biking
    • #97880 in Trail Running
    • #130844 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #215 in Mountain Biking · Alabama [+]
    • #210 in E-Biking
    • #347 in Trail Running
    • #549 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Upper Papa Bear is a 3,517 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Anniston Alabama. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 734 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 1,581 ft • 8 • Loop •
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      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 419 ft • 3 • Loop •
      Final race of 2021!! s So why not go out with a BANG and end it at Goldwater in Anniston, AL?! These fast...
      ★ 4.0 • 20 miles • 3,078 ft • 12 •
      Go Nuts route plan for Coldwater
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Papa Bear located?
      Upper Papa Bear is located in Coldwater Mountain, Anniston, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Coldwater Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.61975, -85.90093.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Papa Bear?
      Upper Papa Bear is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.574%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Papa Bear?
      Upper Papa Bear has 108 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 938 ft to 1,058 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Papa Bear a point to point trail?
      Upper Papa Bear is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Papa Bear?
      Upper Papa Bear is 3,517 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Papa Bear?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Papa Bear. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Papa Bear?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Papa Bear are:
      • October (54 activities)
      • May (46 activities)
      • April (32 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Papa Bear? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Papa Bear are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Papa Bear?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Papa Bear. The trail is 3,517 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Papa Bear?
      Upper Papa Bear is a very popular trail. There have been 4,097 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,503 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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