Brown Bear

Nevada City · California

2.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

28 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Clear
87°
65°
90°
11 mph
Gust19 mph
5:35 AM
8:30 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

7% top-layer soil moisture65°F surface soil temperature

The week looks fairly dry, with warmer afternoons making morning or evening rides more comfortable.

Best Window This Week

Friday

a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Brown Bear is a 2.6-mile mountain bike trail near Nevada City, California. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a ground surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 28 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Nevada City rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Nevada City.

Mountain Biking in Nevada City

Nevada City is one of the mountain biking hubs in California, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Brown Bear as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Ground

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Brown Bear FAQ

Where is Brown Bear?

Brown Bear is a mountain bike trail near Nevada City, California. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Brown Bear?

Brown Bear is 2.6 miles long, rated black diamond, with a ground surface, with an estimated ride time of 28 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Brown Bear?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Friday because a high near 90°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Brown Bear?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Nevada City include Shimmer, 8 Ball Trail (To Rebel Ridge), Unkindness (Of Ravens), PermaGrin Falcon, Cheeseburger. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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