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2,635 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-412 ft
Descent
00:06:41
Avg time
-408 ft
Altitude change
4,446 ft
Altitude min
4,858 ft
Altitude max
4,858 ft
Altitude start
4,449 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
2,451 ft
Distance down
56 ft
Distance flat
00:06:41
Avg time
Bear's Den Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaGiveout and Gold Creek
Nelson, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden, Roller Coaster
From the Toughnut area, ride the ridge-top road to its northern end
where the singletrack starts. Be aware of open pits and things start to
speed up, until an abrupt bike push to the top of Morning Mountain.
The popular start is by 13km of the Giveout West spur where the trail
heads down and surfs though old mine rock dumps before rolling into
the iconic Bears Den section that weaves through berms and rollers
amongst an old growth cedar grove.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 6 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 369 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to bear-s-den trailhead
(49.459340, -117.331890)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- A-frame
A-Frame - Shuttle Drop-off
- The ‘Moosehead’ Log Ride
Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 48 miles • 10,380 ft • 19 • Loop •
Strava ended up being ~82km, and 3300m elevation. Completed Oct 1st, 2022. Started 6am, not enough light...
★ 5.0 • 101 miles • 23,336 ft • 18 •
A monstrous day in the saddle. Huge kilometers and punishing elevation gain.
11 miles • 2,816 ft • 10 • Loop •
Tech loop up and very high then down bear's den, highballer, and (double black).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bear's Den
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Where is Bear's Den located?
Bear's Den is located in Giveout and Gold Creek, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Giveout and Gold Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.45934, -117.33189.
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How hard is Bear's Den?
Bear's Den is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 15.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bear's Den?
Bear's Den has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 412 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,446 ft to 4,858 ft.
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Is Bear's Den a point to point trail?
Yes, Bear's Den is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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