6.2 miles
Distance
393 ft
Climb
-402 ft
Descent
461 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
353 ft
Altitude min
456 ft
Altitude start
446 ft
Altitude end
-19.3%
Grade max
17%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

10k loop at Great Bear Recreation Area

Detailed Description
Great Bear 10k Loop is a 6 mile moderately popular easy route located near Fulton New York. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 393 ft with a max elevation of 461 ft then descends -402 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Altitude min
    353 ft
  • Altitude start
    456 ft
  • Altitude end
    446 ft
  • Climb
    393 ft
  • Descent
    -402 ft
  • Grade max
    -19.3%
  • Grade min
    17%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Mixed Pines1,096 ft
Deer Run1,427 ft
440 Ridge1,985 ft
440 Ridge2,533 ft
Long Trail2,507 ft
Six South636 ft
Back630 ft
Stone Stairs896 ft
Mishemokwa Springs2,352 ft
Red Gem187 ft
Alec's Trail1,115 ft
Apple Trail2,037 ft
Apple Alt1,109 ft
Mixed Pines476 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
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    back yard jump
    back yard jump
    trail: Back
    0:07 | 164 | comments: 0 | favs:
    Jul 30, 2015
    2015 rebuild of the the back yard jump
    Little time on the back wheel:)
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    Fun on the back wheel

    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Long Trail
    Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Toronto)
    3 days
    A few muddy places
    Back
    Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Toronto)
    3 days
    Muddy in spots
    440 Ridge
    Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Toronto)
    3 days
    Muddier than usual
    Mishemokwa Springs
    Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Toronto)
    3 days
    A mud spot here or there
    Stone Stairs
    Jun 15, 2026 @ 6:35pm (America/Toronto)
    3 days
    Muddy in spots
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