I'm too old and broke down to ride the Alpine Loop on a motorcycle. My last dirt bike was a 1978 Honda XL250 that I sold after riding it for 22 years. Still started on the first kick! Wife and I are heading for the Loop this Summer but in a lifted Power Wagon on 37's but definitely not going down Black Bear pass, we wouldn't want to dent the Martini shaker.

Two things I've learned watching all of these Black Bear Pass videos. 1. Never go down on a heavy bike loaded down with gear. Nothing more than a bottle of water and a phone. 2. Never go down Black Bear Pass.

I did it on my T7 in August 2022 as a detour from the TAT; made it through the steps clean, then tipped over like a complete bozo on the switchback below the creek crossing. Not wanting to miss any of the TAT route, I went up Ophir pass and back down in the dark. I was one tired fellah after that day! Black Bear was honestly not as hard as I was expecting from reading KZfaq comments but it could easily go pretty badly with a bounce in the wrong direction, especially since I was riding it alone. Taking it slowly was the key.

good job capturing the terror of Black Bear !! Maybe the most iconic road in the world? Glad KZfaq finally showed me something I am interested in watching! Subbed!

The easiest line on the steps is the outside edge for a motorcycle. The inside line is looks more comforting but is a lot harder.

The county changes at the very top, which is where the sign has been posted that the pass into Telluride has been closed. Stop riding closed trails if you want us to be able to continue to ride these roads. Black Bear was essentially not open this year, and was not opened this year specifically because of stupidity such as this and people having to be evacuated off of the pass that never should have been there.

The butt-pucker factor was real just watching this video! Usually cameras don't pick up the incline/decline angles, but it did in this video lol!

Been watching your videos all morning, love your content! I dont ring the youtube bell often but you convinced me! :)

The camera never does the steepness justice. Did Black Bear on a 350, can't imagine the challenge on a loaded adventure bike.Nice work!

Nice video am leaving this am for 2 weeks of back road scouting around Craig and Baggs area

That one guys tank looks like he could ride across the Sahara without fueling.

Encouraged to see an old klr doing it. maybe me & mine can manage it to 😳

What a great feeling pulling into town alive and with the bike in one piece, huh?

Amazing videos , what tires did you have and what psi did you run Joe

Great video, great riding!Are you familiar with the Yamaha TW200? If so, do you think it would handle this route?

Lightweight adv bikes always win

I went up 8-31 and they had the gate shut before the summit. Was hoping to atleast make it to the summit

The guy riding ahead of you shock looks like his shock is blown or he needs to slow the rebound up

How physically challenging and draining is riding a motorcycle down the pass??

“We’re a few oh fucks from being down there..” LOL; I feel that.

Thank you that was fun but not fun 😁

Do you think MT07 with knobbies can do this trail?

what date did you run this trail?

Very nice !

This trail isn't challenging. I tell people to do it because I think it beautiful back there. It definitely isn't hard. Go do it, you'll be fine.