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
2.6 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
28 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
ClearNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 5 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Forecast window
Thursday
a high near 73°F, little expected rain, 4% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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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. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 28 min.
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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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 is the weather outlook for Brown Bear?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Brown Bear?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Nevada City include Rebel Ridge Trail, South Yuba Ridge Trail, South Yuba Trail, PermaGrin Falcon, Talon Show. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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