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1.4 miles
Distance
142 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
00:11:46
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
3,060 ft
Altitude min
3,201 ft
Altitude max
3,062 ft
Altitude start
3,061 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
3,114 ft
Distance climb
2,589 ft
Distance down
1,322 ft
Distance flat
00:11:46
Avg time

Bears Best Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Red Rock - Bear’s Best
    Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40992 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98419 in Trail Running
    • #50251 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden

Desert trails with a rocky washes, bridges, and flowing singletrack. The trails are mostly gentle climbs and can be combined for miles of fun, right in the city. Used to be a lot bigger, but now you can only skirt the outside.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 119 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,449 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 13, 2026
Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 12, 2026
Fun little loop
Nov 11, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 11, 2025
 Berrys Dive and TK are gone due to development. Only real way to get to PermaGrin ttfrom the N / NW is via Benchmark. Round the Outside dead ends...
Oct 18, 2025 @ 9:58am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 18, 2025
 So much construction. Fences up everywhere. Bears Best (the area) is quickly getting taken over by development. So sad.
Oct 13, 2025 @ 6:54am (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 13, 2025
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        Directions to bears-best trailhead (36.110680, -115.352960)

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        Oct 19, 2024 @ 11:06am
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        Mar 8, 2023 @ 11:49am
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        Mar 8, 2023 @ 11:49am
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        Sep 16, 2022 @ 9:56pm
        Sep 16, 2022

        Videos

        12 more »
        youtuber Best of Bears Best - Las Vegas’ Ultimate...
        14:34 | 17 | May 31, 2026 , Las Vegas
        good little crash
        0:11 | 272 | Feb 3, 2022 , Las Vegas
        Porn Star jump
        0:21 | 701 | Mar 15, 2018 , Las Vegas
        Mini edit from bears best jump line
        0:15 | 842 | May 3, 2016 , Las Vegas

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        Ring Around The Cowboy
        ★ 4.3 • 32 miles • 3,201 ft • 21 •
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        BB Pkg Lot to Gnarley, Hoe, Round & Back
        ★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 1,126 ft • 16 •
        Bear's Best Access Road, connecting to Gnarley, Yellow Hoe, Round the Outside, back to the Access Road
        71
        Mr Potato Head
        ★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,778 ft • 9 • Loop •
        Reserved for people who like to earn their DH.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bears Best

        ▼ Where is Bears Best located?
        Bears Best is located in Red Rock - Bear’s Best, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Red Rock - Bear’s Best trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.11068, -115.35296.
        ▼ How hard is Bears Best?
        Bears Best is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bears Best?
        Bears Best has 142 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 143 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,060 ft to 3,201 ft.
        ▼ Is Bears Best a point to point trail?
        Bears Best is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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