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Black Bear Trail

 4.2 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. WA
  3. …North Cascades
  4. Methow Valley
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3.0 Miles 4.8 Kilometers


Singletrack

290' 88 m

Ascent

-576' -176 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

2,610' 795 m

High

2,265' 690 m

Low

Shared By Tony Locati

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“The most widely biked trail in the Sun Mountain Lodge trail system; well maintained and fun to ride.”

— Tony Locati
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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, flowy, and with a new section towards Winthrop Trail that includes fast switch backs.

Contacts

Local Club: Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Land Manager: USFS - Okanogan & Wenatchee National Forest Office

Feb 10, 2019: Active Management in Swauk Pine Area to Reduce Wildfire Risks and Restore Forest Across 4,900 Acres

Feb 5, 2019: Forest Improvement Projects Sought; Proposals due April 17, 2019

Jan 31, 2019: Snowshoe with a Forest Ranger!

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May 26, 2017
Andy Mac
Oct 20, 2015
Tim Barber
Ash and Seth Griffiths 3mi

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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 6 votes

#9

in Methow Valley

#5955

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  4.2 from 6 votes
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#9

in Methow Valley

#147

in Washington

#5,955

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Trail includes vista views of the entire Methow Valley and Cascade Mountain Range
Trail includes vista views of the entire Methow…
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This is my favorite of the Sun Mountain group of trails. Longer downhill, with changing geology and scenery. Reminds me a bit of Durango, but of course much smaller. Apr 18, 2014

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