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1.1 miles
Distance
-419 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
-419 ft
Altitude change
2,046 ft
Altitude min
2,467 ft
Altitude max
2,466 ft
Altitude start
2,047 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:06:44
Avg time
Bears Den Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaStratton Mountain Resort Bike Park
Stratton, Vermont -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 2
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump
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Year Opened2023
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Land Owner
This multi-directional blue square can be found right off of Trail Forest One which then leads you to the Sun Bowl where you can take in the views, have a break and head back up and over to the Main Base Area. Pack a lunch and make an afternoon out of it
*Please be aware that there is no lift access and/or resort transportation back to the Main Base Area from the Sun Bowl. Bikers must return to the Main Base Area via Bear’s Den.*
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Trail Supporters
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Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 18 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 52 rides
- Last: Jul 20, 2026
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(43.104710, -72.900400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bears Den
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Where is Bears Den located?
Bears Den is located in Stratton Mountain Resort Bike Park, Stratton, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Stratton Mountain Resort Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.10471, -72.9004.
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How hard is Bears Den?
Bears Den is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Bears Den?
The trail has 419 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,046 ft to 2,467 ft.
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Is Bears Den a point to point trail?
Bears Den is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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