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A point-to-point 100 miles from Hyrum Gibbons Mount Logan Park in Logan, Utah, to Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, near Bear Lake. The first climb is the longest, with many more long climbs to follow, and some descents are smooth while others are rocky.
A 100-mile point-to-point trail race through the Bear River Range, starting at Hyrum Gibbons/Mount Logan Park in Logan, Utah. For the 2026 edition the course was rerouted so it finishes at Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, Utah, and the entire route now lies within Utah; in earlier years it finished across the state line at Fish Haven, Idaho. About 20,321 feet of climbing, run in late September for the fall color and cooler weather, with a 36-hour time limit.
First run in 1999. The name honors Old Ephraim, a grizzly bear that once roamed the Wasatch-Cache and Caribou National Forests; his gravesite sits a few miles off the course, and the race's overall winners are crowned 'King and Queen of the BEAR 100' in his honor. It is the closing race of the informal Rocky Mountain Slam (with Hardrock, Leadville and Wasatch, among others, as the other qualifying races). The course has been modified twice for winter conditions since 1999, including a same-week reroute in 2006. For 2026 about 25% of the route was changed: the finish moved from Fish Haven, Idaho, to a new venue at Conestoga Ranch in Garden City, Utah, Logan Peak aid was moved and the early miles swapped from the South Syncline to the North Syncline trail, Franklin Basin aid moved to a larger roadside site, and Gibson Basin, Beaver Creek and Ranger Dip aid stations were replaced by new Peter Sinks and Burnt Fork aid stations plus a water stop between them.
| Mile | Station | Cutoff | Crew access | Bag | Pacer | Med | To next |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 |
Start
4,852 ft
|
? | ● | ○ | ○ | ? | 10.00 |
| 10.00 |
Logan Peak
8,868 ft
|
10:00am | ○ | ○ | ○ | ? | 10.00 |
| 20.00 |
Leatham Hollow
5,140 ft
|
1:00pm | ● | ● | ○ | ? | 8.50 |
| 28.50 |
Upper Richards Hollow
7,490 ft
|
4:30pm | ○ | ○ | ○ | ? | 9.00 |
| 37.50 |
Right Hand Fork
5,551 ft
|
7:30pm | ● | ● | ● | ? | 8.00 |
| 45.50 |
Temple Fork
5,837 ft
|
10:30pm | ● | ● | ● | ? | 6.50 |
| 52.00 |
Tony Grove
7,980 ft
|
1:00am | ● | ● | ● | ? | 10.00 |
| 62.00 |
Franklin Basin
6,717 ft
|
5:00am | ● | ● | ● | ? | 8.50 |
| 70.50 |
Logan River
7,280 ft
|
8:30am | ○ | ● | ○ | ? | 6.00 |
| 76.50 |
Beaver Mountain
7,269 ft
|
11:00am | ● | ● | ● | ? | 7.00 |
| 83.50 |
Peter Sinks
8,240 ft
|
1:30pm | ○ | ○ | ○ | ? | 8.50 |
| 92.00 |
Burnt Fork
7,715 ft
|
4:00pm | ● | ● | ● | ? | 8.00 |
| 100.00 |
Finish
5,969 ft
|
6:00pm | ● | ● | ● | ? | ? |
About 1 mile past the turn-off from the canyon road, you will reach the end of pavement. You may be asked to stop and park near the gate and walk up the road 1/4 mile to the aid station. We can't park everyone at the Aid Station as there is limited parking there. Don't block the road. There are usually cows roaming around too, so watch out.
Parking. Parking is limited at the aid station. Crews may be asked to park near the gate and walk 1/4 mile up the road.
bear100.comCrews may access ONLY 1 of these aid stations (RHF or Temple Fork). Runners will be given a special crew sign during race check-in that will allow them to park at the assigned Aid Station.
Parking. A special crew pass is required to park. Large vehicles are not recommended.
bear100.comDO NOT PARK ON HIGHWAY 89 AT TEMPLE FORK. You will be cited by the Highway Patrol. NO CREWS ALLOWED UNLESS YOU HAVE A PASS! You may drop off a pacer but you may not pick up a pacer. The area for dropping off pacers is right after you turn off the highway.
Parking. A special crew pass is required to park. Large vehicles are not recommended. Do not park on Highway 89.
bear100.comAfter leaving Right Hand Fork or Temple Fork you must first drive up the canyon to the Franklin Basin Aid Station. You must wait there until you are allowed to get the TONY GROVE PASS. From the Franklin Basin Aid, turn right on Highway 89 back down the canyon (South) and turn right at the Tony Grove turn-off. Take the immediate left and head up the road for 6 miles. The Aid is at the "backcountry trailhead". It is on your left, near the end of the road, just before arriving at the campground and lake parking lot.
Parking. A separate Tony Grove parking pass is handed out at Franklin Basin and is required to park.
bear100.comHead down the canyon back to Highway 89. Turn left (north) on Highway 89 and continue up the Canyon about 3 miles to the Franklin Basin Road, turn left. The parking lot is on your left.
Parking. The Franklin Basin parking lot is also used for carpooling, and has a Starlink hotspot from 12:30 pm until 10:00 pm.
bear100.comFrom the Franklin Basin Road, go back to the Logan Canyon Highway, turn left (east) and go about 3 miles to the Beaver Mountain left turn. It is about 1-½ miles up the paved road to Beaver Mountain. At the entrance to Beaver Mtn, turn right and then head straight towards the Lodges. The aid station is NOT in the main lodge but in a smaller lodge (ski patrol lodge) to the north of the 2 main lodges.
Parking. One crew vehicle by the lodge. A second vehicle must be left at the Overflow Dry Camping area, at Sink Hollow, or elsewhere.
bear100.comFrom Beaver Mountain Aid, go back down to the Logan Canyon Highway, and turn left. It is about 5 miles to the "Sink Road". Turn right onto this dirt road, and go about 1.25 miles, and the aid station will be on the left. Passenger cars can make the journey without a problem.
Parking. One crew vehicle.
bear100.comHead back to the highway and turn right (East). As you enter Garden City turn left (north) on 300 W (first stoplight). You will see Conestoga Ranch on your left. Look for the covered wagons. Go to the North (2nd) entrance and park in the big field. DO NOT PARK ON 300W! Garden City prohibits this.
Parking. Park in the big grass field on the east side of Conestoga Ranch, entering from the north entrance. Pacers who leave a vehicle park in the orange area.
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