Tigris99 wrote:I decided to watch some videos on black bear. I need to do more research on it but I'm thinking of adding it to the top 10 trips to make. Trying to find video of sections that make it so sketchy because nothing yet exceeds what my CRV can handle. Not sure if there is multiple options on the pass of routes to take (easy vs hard) or what but right now it just looks bad ass
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The majority of the trail is mild, but some off camber switchbacks/turns on loose/wet shale rock, rocks to get over, shelfs to climb/drop off and large 1,000 foot drop offs that'll kill you if you get it wrong are some of where the danger comes in.
It *could* be done in a CRV, with a good driver and an understanding that coming back with some damage to the vehicle is highly likely, but it definitely wouldn't be recommended. I'd say the ground clearance and lack of true transfer case/4x4 are the main disqualifiers. Vehicles with transfer cases are nearly a must as using low range is key, ground clearance is important but there are some drive arounds for the tougher high clearance sections. I also think the videos don't do some situations justice, keeping in mind only a small section of the trail is the true limiting factor, outside of mental juevos.