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3,907 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-327 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-303 ft
Altitude change
573 ft
Altitude min
881 ft
Altitude max
880 ft
Altitude start
577 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance climb
2,421 ft
Distance down
1,010 ft
Distance flat
00:02:48
Avg time
Bear Necessities Details
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Riding AreaPoley Mountain
Waterford, New Brunswick -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump, Skinny
trail number 1 blue
Access Info
lift access only
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 4 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 185 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to bear-necessities-314956 trailhead
(45.674220, -65.376130)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear Necessities
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Where is Bear Necessities located?
Bear Necessities is located in Poley Mountain, Waterford, New Brunswick, Canada. It is part of the Poley Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.67422, -65.37613.
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How hard is Bear Necessities?
Bear Necessities is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bear Necessities?
Bear Necessities has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 327 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 573 ft to 881 ft.
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How long is Bear Necessities?
Bear Necessities is 3,907 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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