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If it is prepared to fight, land a good punch in its face or kick it and it will probably retreat.

i agree with mostly what you said except this^^

even if you are world's best boxer the only thing you'll achieve after punching a bear is quicker death.

once a male bear notices your presence he will usually just stay away, the only case where a male bear would attack is if you surprise him by coming VERY CLOSE.

Females with cubs are the ones you need to worry about as they are HIGHLY aggresive.
Running is your last option, bears can run faster than horses.

Anyway, lets be positive.. you are not plannning to get attacked by a bear right ?

so my advice is... Just follow the paths people use, animals learn to stay away from those