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Bear Bottom Loop Mountain Bike Trail
Front Royal, Virginia
MTB TRAIL STATS
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6 trail reviews |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #1189 |
| Tread: Doubletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 13 | Wishlist: 4 |
 1 trail check-ins |
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Description: There are a number of trails the network of trails I took began with the Bear Bottom Loop. That loop is clearly marked with blue tags. You can add some length to this train by taking the Big Oak Loop. All of the trails circle back. The map you get at the gate is pretty good.
These trails were alot of fun with some great ups and downs. There are some nice climbs and good curves. I would describe this as a intermediate ride. The only downside is that this is a multi-use trail and on the weekends there are normally horses and what horses leave.
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Description: There are a number of trails the network of trails I took began with the Bear Bottom Loop. That loop is clearly marked with blue tags. You can add some length to this train by taking the Big Oak Loop. All of the trails circle back. The map you get at the gate is pretty good.
These trails were alot of fun with some great ups and downs. There are some nice climbs and good curves. I would describe this as a intermediate ride. The only downside is that this is a multi-use trail and on the weekends there are normally horses and what horses leave.
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reviewed by Luvmy29r on April 27, 2012
A beautiful park with interconnecting trails, all of which can be biked on. This loop is 5 miles but can be linked to other trails. The trail is technically easy, but fast, hilly and fun. Good for beginners and anyone looking for a fast, easy ride.
reviewed by luv2mtb on January 14, 2012
Plenty of wide singletrack or narrow doubletrack depending on your definition. Great climbs and smooth, flowing downhill. No obstacles, few if any technical elements, great scenery, plenty of trail options, lots of miles. This is one of my favorites in the northern VA area. Nothing technical to look out for, just lungbusting climbs and relaxing downhills. There is something for everyone here except perhaps for the hardcore techy types.
Similar Trail: This is a unique trail network in the area.
reviewed by nohelmutnoproblem on October 23, 2011
A great beginner trail. The initial climb up the 3 switch backs gets the heart beat going and for the rest of the trail, it is a fast fluid singletrack (some reason prior reviewers claim it to be double) with sporatic mini ascents. It is a multi use trail with a few hikers and the occasional road apple. all in all- great trail, well maintained, few obstructions. - if mountain bikers didn't like obstructions, we'd be roadies!
reviewed by ttrice on September 11, 2011
This is a nice little trail in Shenandoah National Park. It isn't singletrack, but the extra width makes for some nice speedy downhill in areas. However, it's a good idea to watch your speed as the trail is also used for horses/hikers. That being said, this is not an intermediate/expert trail. It is wide and the hardest thing about it is a few small rock patches and some short steep uphills. I would be comfortable bringing a beginner here to learn the basics. This is still a fun trail though. I took the fork left and had a very nice downhill until I got to the next intersection (bear bottom & big oak). The second half of the loop (at least going clockwise) wasn't as flowy, but it was still good. If you have time, go and explore the rest of the trails in the park. There are many other trails that are well worth checking out. If you're willing to work, check out Allen's Mountain trail. It's one heck of a climb, but the downhill is pretty awesome. There are more than 20 miles of trail in the park and bear bottom is only about 5 of them.
Similar Trail: Red Tail Ridge, Big Oak, etc. Basically most of the trails on the Bear Bottom side of the park. If you feel like climbing up a mountain and flying down, check out Allen's Mountain on the other side of the park.
reviewed by Trailburger on June 6, 2011
This was a great ride...my first intermediate-to-expert trail. Rode Bear Bottom Loop and then added the Big Oak and Redtail Ridge trails to make a longer distance ride. The climbs were tough for a novice, but the down hill runs and scenery were awesome.
reviewed by kolesal on June 4, 2011
This is a wonderful trail! True joyride. Perfectly marked, extremely well maintained. Very smooth except for a short rocky piece. Not technical but you will enjoy downhills and sweat climbing up. Park at the horse trailer parking. Ride clockwise and combine it with other trails (Big Oak, Tulip Poplar, Redtail Ridge, Shale Barrens and Culler's) so you can get 11 miles loop. This is a true hidden jewel - except for the horse poo ;-)
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