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4,951 ft
Distance
752 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:27:59
Avg time
697 ft
Altitude change
3,519 ft
Altitude min
4,272 ft
Altitude max
3,519 ft
Altitude start
4,216 ft
Altitude end
14.1%
Grade
-24.5%
Grade max
52.6%
Grade min
3,924 ft
Distance climb
1,027 ft
Distance down
00:27:59
Avg time
Lower Bear Chutes Details
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- Mountain Bike
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- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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Riding AreaRidgemont
Fernie, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity30 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeAdaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionUphill Primary[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Uphill Primary for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
This a a disused jeep track, and very steep.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to lower-bear-chutes trailhead
(49.500050, -115.038460)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Bear Chutes
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Where is Lower Bear Chutes located?
Lower Bear Chutes is located in Ridgemont, Fernie, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Ridgemont trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.50005, -115.03846.
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How hard is Lower Bear Chutes?
Lower Bear Chutes is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 14.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Bear Chutes?
Lower Bear Chutes has 752 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,519 ft to 4,272 ft.
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Is Lower Bear Chutes a point to point trail?
Lower Bear Chutes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
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