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745 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
3,988 ft
Altitude min
4,059 ft
Altitude max
4,059 ft
Altitude start
3,990 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance down
00:01:35
Avg time
8 Second Ride Details
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Riding AreaNaneum Ridge State Forest
Ellensburg, Washington -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#141878 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerWashington DNR
Newly constructed September of 2020. Its still rough, but ride it in. This cuts off two of the switchbacks on the descent of the Naneum Ridge Connector.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 15 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 56 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(47.145520, -120.383030)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8 Second Ride
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Where is 8 Second Ride located?
8 Second Ride is located in Naneum Ridge State Forest, Ellensburg, Washington, United States. It is part of the Naneum Ridge State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.14552, -120.38303.
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How hard is 8 Second Ride?
8 Second Ride is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for 8 Second Ride?
The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,988 ft to 4,059 ft.
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Is 8 Second Ride a point to point trail?
Yes, 8 Second Ride is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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