Bear Lake Loop

Total Miles 29
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This route winds through the woods around Bear Lake. However, this route will not take you to Bear Lake. The route is a dirt/sand surface. It consists of mostly wide roads with some areas that can be a little tight. The trail does not have much water or mud during periods without rain. Keep an eye out for a special tree.

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Difficulty

The road surface is mostly dirt and sand. During periods without rain, it is dry. During periods of rain, there can be water and mud less than 18 inches deep. This route can easily be done with any 4WD vehicle.

Technical Rating

2

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kevin Schornack
Jun 18, 2026
Open
If you start at the parking lot off 72 and head north the trail is great plenty of mud and loose sand to play in. When you cross over 72 to get back on bear lake trail it go to a two track. Were tight for any truck. Then you will come up to a 2 feet mud pit that you will get stuck in. Good luck if you try to get pass it with out help getting out. Only was able to get 14.50 miles of the trail complete.
Matt Garner
Aug 10, 2025
Open
Called it quits after getting bottomed out in a mud pit at these coordinates 44.67068, -84.89887. At least a foot of mud. The trail is a bit narrow for full sized rigs leading up to the mud pit. Started from M72 and went south 4.1 miles.
michael page
Jul 03, 2025
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mitchell mcpherson
May 23, 2025
Open
Trail was in good condition minus the deep water crossing. About 2.5 - 3 feet in sections. A section was bypassed due to this.
matt v
May 17, 2025
Open
trails were washboard pretty bad
Emily Closs
Jun 22, 2024
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Bear Lake Loop Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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