Bear Canyon #5123

Total Miles
2.1

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

50" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Bear Canyon #5123 is an easy 2.1-mile ATV trail that descends steeply from Webster Ridge down to Bear Canyon Road, dropping over 1,200 feet from east to west. The route is narrow and shelfy in places, with waterbars and small loose rocks, but the surface is mostly smooth dirt and well-maintained. A few wooden bridges span creek crossings, and logs have been cut back to keep the trail open. The terrain is dry and dusty in summer, with leafy vegetation lining the path and a mix of pines and aspens providing varied scenery. Despite the steep grade, the overall ride is mellow and well suited to less experienced riders. Its proximity to dispersed camping and connections to Coyote Creek and Webster Ridge make it a popular option for scenic loop rides, so you'll likely see other trail users.

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Bear Canyon #5123
Bear Canyon #5123

Difficulty

This is an easy trail due to the smooth surface, light obstacles, and good maintenance, despite the steep descent and narrow shelf sections. It's ideal for less experienced riders.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Bear Canyon #5123 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

The Webster Mountain Range within the Caribou National Forest is a popular spot for camping and ATV riding. There is a dirt parking area at the south end of Webster Ridge Trail 5110. Additionally, there are lots of great dispersed camp sites and pull-offs along Smokey Canyon Road (FSR 50110) and Diamond Creek Road (FSR 51102) near the Diamond Creek Guard Station that can be used for staging to access the many ATV trails in this part of the forest. From the town of Auburn, Wyoming, take Stump Creek Road west to Smokey Canyon Road, following Smokey Canyon Road west into the Caribou National Forest, as it turns into FS Road 50110. From Soda Springs, Idaho, take Highway 34 north for about 12 miles to Blackfoot River Road, which you take for about 16 miles, then take Diamond Creek Road south for about 12 miles to find staging/camping near the Guard Station.

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