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Black Bear Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 2.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Southwest Rockies
  4. …Mancos
  5. Mancos State Park
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“An easy trail that is ideal for families and beginners. ”

John Geronimo
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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM
Singletrack

8,078' 2,462 m

High

7,898' 2,407 m

Low

188' 57 m

Up

174' 53 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Family Friendly Gentle grades.

Description

From the trailhead, go up the Chicken Creek Trail for a few hundred feet and bear right. Black Bear Trail follows an old road to the northeast, gradually rising. This is a pleasant, easy trail which then curves back to the southeast through large ponderosas with an oak understory. The trail descends a steep loose section before reconnecting with the Chicken Creek Trail.

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John Geronimo with improvements by Michael Miles
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Trail Ratings

  2.7 from 3 votes

#4

in Mancos State Park

#36539

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  2.7 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Mancos State Park

#3,250

in Colorado

#36,539

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Scrub and big trees.
Nov 4, 2016 near Mancos, CO
Uplands.
Nov 4, 2016 near Mancos, CO
Northwest section is steep and loose.
Nov 4, 2016 near Mancos, CO

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Oct 15, 2020
Michael Miles
The trail has been extended around the entire reservoir, a ton of rocks removed and needs to be worn in. To bumpy for the wife and kids. 2.4mi — 0h 30m

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