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Bear Run Trail

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 4.6 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Kingsport
  5. Bays Mountain Park
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“A rocky, fast descent. ”

Paul Stahlschmidt
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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM
Singletrack

2,274' 693 m

High

1,938' 591 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

336' 102 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

Bear Run is one of the newest bike-optimized trails at the park, and probably the most technical. Its worth the ride on River Mountain Road (along the summit) to get to this. The descent features some bermed turns, short rock gardens, and small drops from slabs.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Tri-Cities

Jun 4, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Wins Pinnacle Award

Land Manager: City of Kingsport

Shared By:

Paul Stahlschmidt with improvements by Marc Upton
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Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 7 votes

#4

in Bays Mountain Park

#7572

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  4.6 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Bays Mountain Park

#166

in Tennessee

#7,572

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