California · Mountain biking

Bear Springs

1.9 mi
round trip
486 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Bear Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Bear Springs, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Part of Gateway Trail System was BMZ-12 during construction New trail constructed fall 2021. Part of Gateway Trail Network Ph 2 (USFS & MSTA) Not Signed as of 10/2022

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Bear Springs

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 27°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 28°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 31°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 34°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 40°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 46°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 51°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 49°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 44°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 38°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 31°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Shasta, CA, 3.5 mi away at 3,613 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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