Bear Trap Trail Races
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Bear Trap Trail Races
The Bear Trap Trail Races take place in Settlement Canyon near Tooele, UT and are organized by Tooele Trail Racing. The event offers three race distances and uses a start/finish area that also serves as the only on-course aid station.
- Marathon ~26.5 miles, three loops
- 23K ~14.8 miles, two loops
- 10K ~6.2 miles, one loop
The courses run through forested singletrack, rugged dirt roads, exposed bench trails, steep deserty ridgelines, and rolling foothills with views of Tooele Valley and surrounding peaks around 9,000 to 10,000 feet. The routing for the event is built from three loops: Loop A (~6.20 miles, ~1,800 ft vert; 87% single-track), Loop B (~8.6 miles, ~1,700 ft vert; 78% single-track), and Loop C (~8.2 miles, ~1,600 ft vert; largely double-track and dirt road). Trail names used on the course include Ridge Trail, Left Hand Fork, Bench Trail, and Skyline Ridge Trail among others.
The Marathon combines Loops A, B, and C and adds a 3.5 mile out-and-back to the 9,600 foot Tooele Peak from Bear Trap Pass. Aid is available only at the Start/Finish Area on loop completions; participants are advised to carry sufficient hydration, food, and gear for changing weather. The event is USATF sanctioned. Modest awards are given to the top three men and women in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
