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2,477 ft
Distance
-272 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
-272 ft
Altitude change
350 ft
Altitude min
622 ft
Altitude max
622 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,477 ft
Distance down
00:05:25
Avg time
3 Bears (Bracken) Details
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Riding AreaHarbourview
Sooke, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerCapital Regional District
Named after a family of 3 bears who's mother used the trail to walk her cubs to school. Here the elevation continues to flatten out as you come closer to the end with XC singletrack and some smaller rock rolls and tight tree sections.
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Access via the Grouse trail, Quimper Summit trail or K2/Manzanita.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 14.9 km average
6 Months
- 180 rides
- 12.5 km avg distance
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- 1,039 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to 3-bears-bracken trailhead
(48.405590, -123.659340)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Bears (Bracken)
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Where is 3 Bears (Bracken) located?
3 Bears (Bracken) is located in Harbourview, Sooke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Harbourview trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.40559, -123.65934.
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How hard is 3 Bears (Bracken)?
3 Bears (Bracken) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%.
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What is the elevation gain for 3 Bears (Bracken)?
The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 350 ft to 622 ft.
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Is 3 Bears (Bracken) a point to point trail?
3 Bears (Bracken) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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