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1,450 ft
Distance
-140 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
-140 ft
Altitude change
1,944 ft
Altitude min
2,084 ft
Altitude max
2,084 ft
Altitude start
1,944 ft
Altitude end
-9.684%
Grade
-21.138%
Grade max
-2.964%
Grade min
1,450 ft
Distance down
00:01:22
Avg time

CC's Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beezley Hill
    Ephrata, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #310572 in Trail Running
    • #324071 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A nice alternate leg to connect into Lazy Boy (The couch). Works well with riding Buckrabbit counterclockwise.

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Signed as "CC's Shortcut" at upper trailhead off of the tower road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 23, 2026
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CC's Shortcut Trail Reports

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Oct 19, 2025 @ 12:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 19, 2025
I think this is primarily an uphill trail. Steep in a couple sections, but rideable.
Jul 21, 2025 @ 10:47am
Jul 21, 2025
pretty steep with a couple gully crossings. I walked two of them. would not try this uphill
Apr 2, 2025 @ 2:57pm
Apr 2, 2025
Mar 23, 2025 @ 9:46am
Mar 23, 2025
Nov 15, 2024 @ 8:16pm
Nov 15, 2024
Great shape
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on Oct 19, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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        Directions to cc-s-shortcut trailhead (47.314792, -119.592593)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About CC's Shortcut

        Where is CC's Shortcut located?
        CC's Shortcut is located in Beezley Hill, Ephrata, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beezley Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.31479, -119.59259.
        How hard is CC's Shortcut?
        CC's Shortcut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.684%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for CC's Shortcut?
        The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,944 ft to 2,084 ft.
        Is CC's Shortcut a point to point trail?
        CC's Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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