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2.7 miles
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-1,062 ft
Descent
00:19:54
Avg time
-1,032 ft
Altitude change
2,782 ft
Altitude min
3,814 ft
Altitude max
3,814 ft
Altitude start
2,782 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
587 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,808 ft
Distance flat
00:19:54
Avg time

Pete's Dragon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sun Mountain
    Winthrop, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17016 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19887 in Trail Running
    • #22172 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest Office

Pete's Dragon is the trail to ride in the Sun Mountain area. A must-ride trial that has well-built berms and plenty of rollable features that will make riders of all abilities smile. The trail has three distinct sections (upper, middle, and Lower) which each have their own character. The Evergreen crew has been improving Pete's Dragon for the last several years. Petes is a downhill trail only.

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  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 347 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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May 1, 2026 @ 8:29am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 1, 2026
 Cleared of down trees by EMBA crew and ready to ride. As always, look out for more trees coming down especially after windy days.
Apr 27, 2026 @ 6:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 27, 2026
 Down tree. Half way up upper Pete’s.
Apr 17, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 17, 2026
 Heavy tree blowdown has been cleared by the EMBA/Trails Collaborative crew. Some debris is left on the trail, and new trees are falling with every...
Apr 2, 2026 @ 3:47pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 2, 2026
 Significant snow, mud and downed trees. A few weeks out at least before it's rideable.
Oct 30, 2025 @ 6:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 30, 2025
 greasy/mud up higher
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.53 (32 votes)
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        Directions to pete-s-dragon-66481 trailhead (48.432380, -120.270810)

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        Whistler Jumps in Wenatchee?
        343 | Oct 9, 2023 , Winthrop
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        10:12 | 775 | Aug 6, 2022 , Winthrop
        Pete's Dragon 9/13/2019 Sun Mountain
        13:58 | 1903 | Oct 21, 2019 , Winthrop

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pete's Dragon

        ▼ Where is Pete's Dragon located?
        Pete's Dragon is located in Sun Mountain, Winthrop, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sun Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.43238, -120.27081.
        ▼ How hard is Pete's Dragon?
        Pete's Dragon is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pete's Dragon?
        Pete's Dragon has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,062 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,782 ft to 3,814 ft.
        ▼ Is Pete's Dragon a point to point trail?
        Yes, Pete's Dragon is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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