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Big Bear Down

Near Crowsnest Pass · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Moderate · Out and back

Trail score 18 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Big Bear Down is a 3.6 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 1.8 km each way. The route gains 247 m in total and tops out at 1,800 m. Hike Alberta rates it moderate. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. Also used for mountain biking.

Length
3.6km
1.8 km each way
Elevation gain
247m
Estimated time
1h45min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
1,800m
Lowest point
1,568m

Elevation profile

1,568 m to 1,800 m
1,8001,568 0 km1.8 km

Highest point 1,800 m, lowest 1,568 m, 247 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 29% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 km
Model
2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Good for

  • Hiking, Mountain biking
  • Dog friendly (on leash)

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6210° N, 114.5258° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30