A big climb, a steep DH descent, and a slalom ride through Sequoias.
Descending into a grove of Giant Sequoias.
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THE STATS
- 12-13 Miles
Singletrack.
- About 2000 feet of climbing.
- 5000+ feet of drop.
- One Way Shuttle.
- Alternate starting points & endings.
- Ponderosa/Quaking Aspen
- Camp Nelson
- Sequoia National Monument
- Map: Kern River Sierra Outdoor Recreation Map, 6th ed
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UPDATE!!! 2021: Unfortunately, this trail burned in the Castle Fire and is closed for all of 2021. The Giant Sequoias are hardy and hopefully the forest will quickly recover.
July 2020: Bear Creek has been cleared of all the downed trees - awesome riding now! Seasonably dry and loose soil.
Unfortunately, a small group of local hikers are illegally trying to shut down the trail by removing trail signs and replacing them with "trail closed" signs, and physically wiping out the bike tracks, etc. This is an official multi-use USFS-designated bike trail. It is OPEN for biking! Please remove any obstructions you may find at the intersection.
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Reaping the rewards.
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Nearby Rides & Trails
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| Some very fast downhill sections. |
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| Well placed viewpoint/break spot. |
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| View of The Needles. |
Climbing the Summit Trail
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| Maggie Mountain & the Western Divide views from Bear Creek Trail. |
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| Plenty of fun natural features all along this trail. |
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| A ride to remember! |
One of the possible endings on this trail. |
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