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2.4 miles
Distance
396 ft
Climb
-393 ft
Descent
00:08:06
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
2,948 ft
Altitude min
3,273 ft
Altitude max
3,227 ft
Altitude start
3,228 ft
Altitude end
-19.2%
Grade max
31.4%
Grade min
4,534 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,083 ft
Distance flat
00:08:06
Avg time
The Shoe Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaEcho Ridge
Chelan, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
- 80 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS Chelan Ranger District
Trail is great for both climbing and descending. One of the better trails at Echo.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 35 rides
- Last: Apr 11, 2026
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Directions to the-shoe trailhead
(47.937140, -120.042270)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.5 • 19 miles • 2,386 ft • 15 • Loop •
The Echo Super Loop is a combination of the best trails at Echo Ridge. Loop can be ridden in either...
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 25 ft • 4 • Shuttled •
Another one of the best descents at Echo, and super easy to shuttle if you are so inclined. After a short...
★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 5 • Shuttled •
Great descent that starts with our only Black Diamond trail, , then uses north half Trail and . Popular...
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shoe
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Where is The Shoe located?
The Shoe is located in Echo Ridge, Chelan, Washington, United States. It is part of the Echo Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.93714, -120.04227.
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How hard is The Shoe?
The Shoe is rated as Green difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for The Shoe?
The Shoe has 121 m of elevation gain. The trail has 120 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 899 m to 998 m.
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Is The Shoe a point to point trail?
The Shoe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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