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Black Bear Trail

4.5 (2 Ratings)
A rather popular trail in the Sun Mountain Lodge trail system; well maintained.
3
mi
Distance
222
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.97mi
Distance
222ft
Elevation Gain
499ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
2,613ft
High Point
2,264ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Wrapping around the North West side of Sun Mountain lodge, this singletrack is probably the most traveled of them all and for a reason. Long, rolling, and with a new section towards Winthrop Trail that includes switchbacks.

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