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4,229 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
00:09:05
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
2,499 ft
Altitude min
2,559 ft
Altitude max
2,510 ft
Altitude start
2,500 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
1,867 ft
Distance climb
1,854 ft
Distance down
505 ft
Distance flat
00:09:05
Avg time

Bear Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Blind Mice
    Penticton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98419 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41951 in E-Biking
    • #87452 in Trail Running
    • #249428 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A pleasant little pedal in the middle of nowhere. If you are climbing (heading north), you will spill out on a 2-track. Follow this down and left and you will stumble upon Slabs. If the rocks of Slabs aren't your thing, follow the 2-track (Turnbull Creek Trail) down until Fred.

Access Info

While descending Black Bear, you will be 'finishing' on some rock slab 'steps' and the trail will turn to soils. There is a tree just to your right immediately before you spill into a gully. This is the south tip of Bear.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 8, 2025 @ 3:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 8, 2025
 Large tree (approx 50 cm diam) down across trail, blocking trail just below junction with Bear trail. In the "S" bends gully section at the top of...
Jul 18, 2025 @ 9:29am
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        Directions to bear-41879 trailhead (49.545680, -119.546250)

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        Mar 20, 2012 @ 10:19pm
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        Riding with the Sun Peaks Bears
        0:36 | 13 | Jul 8, 2014 , Penticton
        Riding with the Sun Peaks Bears
        0:15 | 8 | Jul 8, 2014 , Penticton
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        0:36 | 601 | Aug 2, 2009 , Penticton
        The Bear
        0:34 | 292 | Sep 16, 2012 , Penticton

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bear

        ▼ Where is Bear located?
        Bear is located in Three Blind Mice, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Three Blind Mice trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.54568, -119.54625.
        ▼ How hard is Bear?
        Bear is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear?
        Bear has 60 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,499 ft to 2,559 ft.
        ▼ How long is Bear?
        Bear is 4,229 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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