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5.7 miles
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:49:21
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
90 ft
Altitude min
205 ft
Altitude max
145 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade max
7.4%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:49:21
Avg time
Bear Lake Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBear Lake @ Blackwater River State Forest
Milton, Florida -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Dogs AllowedYes
The Bear Lake mountain bike trail encircles Bear Lake through pine forest. The easy rolling terrain is a great trail for beginners. Note that there is a shorter trail along the lake front that is intended for hiking/running only.
Access Info
This trail can be found on Bear Lake Road when entering the Bear Lake Recreation Area.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 7 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 10, 2026
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(30.859090, -86.836170)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Lake Trail
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Where is Bear Lake Trail located?
Bear Lake Trail is located in Bear Lake @ Blackwater River State Forest, Milton, Florida, United States. It is part of the Bear Lake @ Blackwater River State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 30.85909, -86.83617.
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How hard is Bear Lake Trail?
Bear Lake Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Bear Lake Trail?
Bear Lake Trail has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 186 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 90 ft to 205 ft.
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Is Bear Lake Trail a point to point trail?
Bear Lake Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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