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1,470 ft
Distance
-111 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
3,351 ft
Altitude min
3,462 ft
Altitude max
3,462 ft
Altitude start
3,350 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,470 ft
Distance down
00:02:40
Avg time

Death Camas Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Naneum Ridge State Forest
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #176597 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Washington DNR

Gap Line. The gaps are not rollable and are quite large. Pre-ride, Re-ride, Freeride. Climb the Naneum Ridge Connector Trail to the powerlines to access.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Jun 12, 2026
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reporter Lower parking lot is melted out. Trail work parties planned for 5:30pm on April 25th and May 2nd. Trails above the Basalt Cliff parking area still...
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        Directions to death-camas trailhead (47.123610, -120.382210)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Death Camas

        Where is Death Camas located?
        Death Camas 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 47.12361, -120.38221.
        How hard is Death Camas?
        Death Camas is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for Death Camas?
        The trail has 111 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,351 ft to 3,462 ft.
        Is Death Camas a point to point trail?
        Yes, Death Camas is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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