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Three Bears

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 4.2 (25)
  1. Areas
  2. ID
  3. …Southwestern Idaho
  4. Boise, Eagle, Meridian
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“A long trail providing a challenging climb or a fun, mildly technical descent. ”

Cory Harelson
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5.0

Miles

8.0

KM
Singletrack

4,226' 1,288 m

High

2,945' 898 m

Low

486' 148 m

Up

1,327' 405 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Don't ride when muddy.

Description

This trail starts from the end of Mountain Cove Road in Military Reserve Park, and connects all the way to Rocky Canyon Road.

The name "Three Bears" supposedly comes from a description of the 3 sustained and steep climbs that are found on this trail. It's all ride-able in both directions, but you'd better have your legs and lungs on board for the way up!

There are enough rocks to keep this trail interesting, but not much that you can't just roll right over.

As with most of the trails in the lower foothills, get an early start if it's going to be a hot day, as there isn't much shade.

Contacts

Local Club: Southwest Idaho Mountain Bike Association

Land Manager: Ridge to Rivers

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Cory Harelson
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 25 votes

#8

in Boise, Eagle, Meridian

#972

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  4.2 from 25 votes
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Trail Rankings

#8

in Boise, Eagle, Meridian

#19

in Idaho

#972

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Smooth mellow section at the top of Three Bears Trail; looking West (downhill)
Nov 28, 2014 near Boise, ID
3 Bears descent at dusk
Jun 11, 2019 near Boise, ID
Intersection of Three Bears and Lower Shane's Overlooking Central Ridge and Bucktail.
Oct 22, 2021 near Boise, ID
Descending 3 Bears Trail overlooking the city of Boise.
Aug 5, 2024 near Boise, ID
Top of Shanes
Sep 6, 2014 near Boise, ID

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Apr 12, 2024
Ronan Stewart
I conquered only the third of the three bears this time.
Aug 31, 2020
Bo Wilmer
Jun 10, 2019
Caleb Walin
Climbed out of Rocky Canyon and descended to Fort Boise via 3Bears and Shane's. Beautiful dusk riding. 3mi — 9h 30m
Apr 19, 2019
C Whipple
Oct 8, 2018
Wayne Lotoza
Fun fun
Sep 24, 2018
Val Ellwein
Aug 3, 2018
Sarah Hirschi
Lots of flat tired 6.3mi
Mar 24, 2018
Curtis Pariera
2.5mi

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