Near Great Bear Short Loop
Start of the 5K singletrack; end of the 10k singletrack.
Near Great Bear Short Loop
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Great Bear Short Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A nice, slightly rolling singletrack.
2.9
mi
Distance
222
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/Creek
Access Issues
Open year round, but trails are "closed" to foot traffic during the winter to keep the trails in good shape for xcountry skiing and snowshoeing. Follow the "Friends of Great Bear" facebook pages for updates on when this change is implemented each year.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.92mi
Distance
222ft
Elevation Gain
212ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
469ft
High Point
356ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Follow a series of arrows blazed white with red stripes in a clockwise direction for mellow singletrack that takes you through old tree farms and past abandoned buildings. The structures date back from the time the area was used to collect and bottle spring water. Start out by heading west down the dirt road and the River's Landing Loop. At the first intersection, continue on the trail as it bends to your left following the arrows. Though there are many blazed trails, the red and white arrows will show you the way for the rest of the route.The entire loop follows enjoyable, shaded singletrack, though it can be muddy at times. Always be alert for other users and especially horseback riders, who deserve the right of way. Trails are well maintained and most creeks and boggy areas have bridges. Each trail is well marked.

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