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779 ft
Distance
-183 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
-183 ft
Altitude change
4,031 ft
Altitude min
4,214 ft
Altitude max
4,214 ft
Altitude start
4,031 ft
Altitude end
-40.692%
Grade max
-14.293%
Grade min
779 ft
Distance down
00:02:33
Avg time
Upper Splitting Bears Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRidgemont
Fernie, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop
Steep drop in to start either Splitting Bears (head left onto SB) or keep straight down onto Kids Stuff.
Access Info
Accessed from the Bear Chutes road, just before the start of the climb to Big Money. Trail descends steeply down the right hand bank of the road.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to upper-splitting-bears trailhead
(49.509860, -115.028370)
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May 25, 2018 , Fernie
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Splitting Bears
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Where is Upper Splitting Bears located?
Upper Splitting Bears is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50986, -115.02837.
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How hard is Upper Splitting Bears?
Upper Splitting Bears is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Splitting Bears?
The trail has 183 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,031 ft to 4,214 ft.
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Is Upper Splitting Bears a point to point trail?
Upper Splitting Bears is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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