Burning Bear Trail
Grant, Colorado
| Address: | ~2675 Co Rd 60, Grant, CO 80448, USA |
| GPS: |
39°28'30.8"N 105°46'6.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 12.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
This is a simple out and back from either end. The trail climbs sharply from an elevation of about 9,600 feet at either end to a high point of about 10,800 in the middle. It's about 3 1/2 miles from the east end to the saddle and about 2 from the west end, making the west side steeper overall, but there is plenty of steep terrain on both sides. The west side alternates between narrow singletrack and old roadbed width trail (it is now non-motorized). There is plenty of loose rock and roots along the way. The east side is of more consistent grade and width, although it is also very rocky in places. This is a challenging climb from either side. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Burning Bear Trail
Burning Bear Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Grant, Colorado. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Burning Bear Trail bike trail in Grant.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/burning-bear-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grant, Colorado
- Head west on US Hwy 285 S toward Hall Valley Rd (3.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Hall Valley RdDestination will be on the right(3.0 mi)
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