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- Mountain Bike
159 trails
- E-Bike
65 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
32 trails
- Hike
165 trails
- Trail Running
166 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
44 trails
- Observed Trials
10 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
19 trails
- Backcountry Ski
4 trails
Region Details
- 62
- 24
- 45
- 22
Region Status
Caution as of Jul 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 172
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 166
- Trails E-Bike
- 65
- Trails Horse
- 32
- Trails Hike
- 166
- Trails Trail Running
- 166
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 44
- Trails Observed Trials
- 10
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 19
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 466 miles
- Total Descent
- 77,799 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,132 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,732 ft
- Reports
- 1,426
- Photos
- 423
- Ridden Counter
- 5,268
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Joe Watt Canyon
- 1
- 6
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Manastash Ridge Trails
- 10
- 11
- 3
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Naneum Ridge State Forest
- 9
- 9
- 4
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Table Mountain
- 2
- 10
- 15
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Wenas Wildlife Area
- 1
- 8
Popular Ellensburg Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 1,228 ft • 292 •
XC trail used to access upper trails on Manastash Ridge.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 298 ft • 249 •
Access connector trail for the south side trails to or . Use this trail to access the and get to , , or DH.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 230 ft • 242 •
Named for the epic sign on the local First and Last Chance Tavern. By the way, there is no side door on that tavern... Fun trail uphill and down! Access off Umptanum Rd, this fun and easy pedal is the access trail for all others in the...
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1,775 ft • 31 ft • 241 •
Don't stop at the viewpoint (or do)! Keep pedaling this rocky little connector to access the trail, and more!
• 80 ★ 3.5 • 3 miles • 257 ft • 144 •
The section from Hippies to is the most heavily traveled. The pine trees in the middle of this desert landscape will blow your mind! Expect to see deer and large birds of prey. Enjoy a rest stop in the trees near the north end of the...
• 90 ★ 3.2 • 2 miles • 24 ft • 139 •
The trail rides in either direction, hit it your first time as a DH. Going downhill it's fast, the turns come at you in rapid succession. Don't use the brakes on this one! Brakes slow you down. As a DH, expect to pedal a few hundred...
• 85 ★ 3.6 • 3 miles • 420 ft • 134 •
One of the best trails in the area! Rolls best CCW for a longer downhill or CW for a great but moderate climb. Great downhill because you hardly ever need the brakes and if it's not fast enough for you, throw a few pedals strokes in!...
Ellensburg Mountain Bike Routes
3 miles • 783 ft • 1 • Loop •
5 miles • 1,560 ft • 7 • Out & Back •
Use the Loop as a 2 mile warm up from the parking lot, then head up the ridge on the Naneum Ridge...
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 845 ft • 0 • Loop •
Donkey Loop Hippies, Burro Loco, Frisky Donkey, Gunsmoke, Mrs. Robinson
26 miles • 2,690 ft • 11 •
FS9714 - Teanaway Campground Gravel and Single Track
6 miles • 1,140 ft • 0 • Loop •
Small loop in Watt Canyon. Best done clockwise. Loose rocks and steep climbs.
Photos of Ellensburg Mountain Bike
Videos of Ellensburg Mountain Bike
trail: Cheeky Buggar
2:20 |
392 |
May 18, 2020
trail: Singletrack
2:16 |
88 |
Feb 27, 2017
trail: Singletrack
3:52 |
517 |
Aug 6, 2013
trail: Singletrack
5:11 |
514 |
Jun 28, 2013
trail: Singletrack
2:47 |
15096 |
Jun 20, 2013
trail: Singletrack
2:48 |
619 |
Mar 12, 2013
trail: Hustler
115 |
Jun 24, 2025 , Ellensburg
trail: Singletrack
4:07 |
178 |
Oct 3, 2011
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Mount Lillian Trail #1601 | Jun 28, 2026 @ 5:46pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jun 28, 2026 | Dry | Uberbob102000 | Still quite a lot of trees down, but from... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK4185 | wishlist | trail | activity #99501217 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 8:58pm 2 days |
| ikendothis | add | trail | activity #99453408 and 4 more | Jul 18, 2026 @ 8:50am 2 days |
| edmountains | wishlist | trail | activity #99394751 | Jul 17, 2026 @ 1:10pm Jul 17, 2026 |
| Donj0VEQt | wishlist | region | activity #99249583 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 10:10am Jul 15, 2026 |
| aaronrbaldwin | add | report | activity #99245517 and 1 more | Jul 15, 2026 @ 9:10am Jul 15, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Great XC trail. | Jul 5, 2026 @ 5:29pm Jul 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun trail. Pretty chill. | Jul 5, 2026 @ 5:28pm Jul 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Descent was easy and smooth for my 5 year old,... | May 10, 2026 @ 6:09pm May 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun trail especially in the shoulder seasons.... | Mar 24, 2026 @ 9:49pm Mar 24, 2026 | ||
| report | Good ride | Nov 12, 2025 @ 3:27pm Nov 12, 2025 |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 159 | 426 miles | 73,363 ft | 197 miles | 6,132 ft | #464 | #170 | 429 | 1,452 | 5 | 2,964 | |
| E-Bike | 65 | 299 miles | 45,236 ft | 135 miles | 6,132 ft | #411 | #707 | 683 | 96 | |||
| Horse | 32 | 171 miles | 21,785 ft | 74 miles | 5,912 ft | #204 | #419 | 504 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 165 | 461 miles | 75,833 ft | 203 miles | 6,132 ft | #286 | #144 | 2 | 1,437 | 952 | ||
| Trail Running | 166 | 461 miles | 75,833 ft | 203 miles | 6,132 ft | #229 | #97 | 1,438 | 303 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 44 | 230 miles | 32,362 ft | 99 miles | 6,132 ft | #103 | #63 | 1 | 419 | 20 | ||
| Observed Trials | 10 | 79 miles | 10,564 ft | 39 miles | 5,912 ft | #68 | #19 | 8 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 19 | 116 miles | 13,602 ft | 48 miles | 4,127 ft | #193 | #79 | 371 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 77 miles | 11,227 ft | 37 miles | 5,279 ft | 120 | 6 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 4 | 79 miles | 13,097 ft | 40 miles | 5,279 ft | #314 | #54 | 129 | 51 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 76 miles | 11,588 ft | 37 miles | 5,279 ft | 4 | 32 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Ellensburg
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What are the best places to ride in Ellensburg?
Ellensburg has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ellensburg?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ellensburg are:
- Short Pants (4.2/5)
- Blue Jump Line- Naneum Ridge (4.2/5)
- Upper Chin Biter (4.2/5)
- Hustler (4.2/5)
- Basalt Flow (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ellensburg?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Ellensburg are:
- August (9 activities)
- June (9 activities)
- May (9 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ellensburg?
There are 26 parking locations listed in Ellensburg. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- William's Pond Sight
- Camping/Parking
- Umtanum Creek Falls Sight
- Baldy Mountain Summit
- Flag Mountain Summit
- Swauk Campground Camping
- Shelter Cabin
- Sculpture Rock Sight
- Lion Rock Springs Campground Camping
- Big Pines Campground Camping
- Table Mountain (6,175 ft)
- Mount Lillian (6,142 ft)
- Tronsen Head (5,974 ft)
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