Black Bear Pass, Colorado

Forest Service Road 648 & 823 also known as Black Bear Pass is located 10 miles North of Silverton, Colorado in the San Juan National Forest and considered a difficult trail.
For more information about this trail consider checking out FunTreks’s trail guides at www.funtreks.com. (Recommendation is not sponsored).
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[@GATORADDAM]

I had all the saftey equipment recommended. But I didn't bring a "wench". Hahaha.

[@OverlandTrax]

lol, yeah.. if you need a wench on this trail something things are going sideways

[@gottlosnomade]

Good, quick descriptive of Black Bear. The narrator can read me a story anytime.

[@OverlandTrax]

Right!?!

[@warweaponx6629]

Which Colorado mountain trails would you recommend for beginners that are coming from sea level. Would love to do Black Bear Pass one day but I’m no way ready for the steps and have no problem admitting it. Thanks!

[@OverlandTrax]

Hey, thanks for reaching out. Several different things to consider here, the two primary ones are driver and vehicle capabilities; while linked, they are very separate in reality. Another thing to consider is if you are driving solo, have a spotter or have friends and family riding with you; each scenario has different levels of risk. First and foremost, I do not recommend driving black bear solo. Personally, I do not risk hard rated trails when I am running solo in order to avoid unnecessary stress; but look forward to them if I have someone that can get me out of a pickle. The harder the trail, the more picky you should be about your spotter, they may not be familiar with you and your vehicles capabilities. Weather, remoteness of the trail, vehicle trustworthiness are just a few other things to keep in mind. For example, an easy, remote desert trail might be fun until your rig breaks down. If you're new to off-roading, I recommend keeping to easy/moderate, pass through trails (no dead ends, a.k.a. out and backs). Avoid narrow, tippy, and shelf trails unless your and your vehicle are ready to start pushing boundaries... Several off-road trails review sites normally provide descriptions which should help you decide which trails are suited best for you and vehicle. Hope this helps, safe travels!

[@MrStinky07]

Hello, I enjoy your videos and information. I have a question for you about elevation...does this ever present an issue for any of you in your family? I've recently moved to Colorado from sea level and all though I have acclimated a bit I do still get light headedness above 8500 ft. Do you ever supplement oxygen(I have seen cans of oxy for sale)? How long have you been in Colorado? I'm concerned about getting out far on a trail and having an issue...should I be?
Thanks.

[@OverlandTrax]

Glad to hear you like the videos! I wish I could give you definitive guidance but as far as needing supplemental oxygen goes, it just depends. I've lived in Colorado almost a decade now and still get short of breath when hiking (depending on how in shape I am). I personally have not had to use or felt the need to use supplement oxygen (yet). Honestly, the larger, more real threat is "elevation sickness" which hands down is more dangerous in my mind. If you were hiking a 14er I'd recommend being in the area for two weeks exercising daily to give your body a chance to adapt to the altitude; if your just off-roading you should be fine. If you decide to camp at higher elevation, not being acclimated can make for a rough night sleep. Hope this helps 🙂