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Chelan trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often flowy. Scenery includes views, ridgelines and canyons. Common trail features include berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include shuttle access and restrooms. Popular destinations include Echo Ridge, Echo Valley Ski Area and Lake Chelan State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
54 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Gravel Bike
9 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
3 trails
- Hike
57 trails
- Trail Running
57 trails
- Snowshoe
14 trails
- Downhill Ski
12 trails
- Backcountry Ski
2 trails
- Nordic Ski
29 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Nov 7, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 69
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 54
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 9
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 57
- Trails Trail Running
- 57
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 3
- Trails Snowshoe
- 14
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 12
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 29
- Total Distance
- 83 miles
- Total Descent
- 16,798 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,491 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,330 ft
- Reports
- 999
- Photos
- 314
- Completed Counter
- 10,036
Sub Regions
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Echo Ridge
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- 24
- 2
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Lake Chelan State Park
Popular Chelan Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.9 • 5 miles • 529 ft • 529 •
Must ride at Echo Ridge. Trail built in 2018-2020. Rides very well in both directions but preferred direction is "clockwise" to get the most downhill. If ridden "counterclockwise" there are some small but fun features on the first 1.5...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 193 ft • 466 •
Fun and flowy XC trail. Rides well in both directions.
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 4,426 ft • 30 ft • 459 •
Fun descent north to south but easily ridden in both directions.
• 85 ★ 3.8 • 1,611 ft • 0 ft • 355 •
This is a one of kind trail at Echo Ridge.....Fun swoopy "bike only" ride down a short drainage that is the start to one of the longer continuous downhills. The exit is the cruz for those only comfortable on blue squares. Gets dusty in...
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,362 ft • 6 ft • 351 •
Connector from Upper Lot to Lower Lot or the other way around so you can skip the gravel road
• 100 ★ 2.8 • 3,885 ft • 133 ft • 346 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 133 ft blue climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 2.7 • 1,867 ft • 88 ft • 342 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 88 ft black diamond climb. Winter use: Classic / Skating snow grooming. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 4,288 ft • 9 ft • 315 •
Awesome little singletrack finish to the ski hill ... combine with Minor Threat and The Shoe or Divine Intervention from the Lower Echo Parking Lot lot for a flowy and fast 2 mile descent!
Chelan Mountain Bike Routes
★ 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 • 6 miles • 31 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
This is the longest descent at Echo Ridge @ 5+ miles. It's a combo of new school flow and old school...
★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 5 • Shuttled •
Great descent that starts with our only Black Diamond trail, Minor Threat, then uses north half the Shoe...
14 miles • 2,060 ft • 4 •
Echo Ridge 14.2 mile loop ride starting and ending at the Switchback Alley parking area.
9 miles • 773 ft • 12 • Loop •
This is a great loop for beginner riders to get familiar with the trails at Echo Ridge. A mix of single...
Photos of Chelan Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| BrianYotz | comment | report | activity #107468441 | Nov 8, 2026 @ 5:08pm 3 days |
| pwillard | add | report | activity #107389745 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:21pm Nov 7, 2026 |
| pwillard | wishlist | trail | activity #107389589 | Nov 7, 2026 @ 4:19pm Nov 7, 2026 |
| BrianYotz | add | report | activity #106705841 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:13pm Oct 27, 2026 |
| BrianYotz | comment | trail | activity #106705685 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:10pm Oct 27, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Nice! Thanks | Nov 8, 2026 @ 5:08pm 3 days | ||
| trail | No dust and all glory after the recent rain.... | Oct 27, 2026 @ 1:10pm Oct 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Here is a story and route to reference when... | May 1, 2026 @ 12:53pm May 1, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is a downhill! Almost 4 miles of... | Apr 28, 2026 @ 2:17pm Apr 28, 2026 | ||
| report | Same here Brian. See you on the trails.👍 | Feb 14, 2026 @ 7:29am Feb 14, 2026 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k37 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge17 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k38 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge17 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 54 | 79 miles | 15,322 ft | 37 miles | 3,491 ft | #2,581 | #58 | 305 | 995 | 12 | 3,969 | |
| E-Bike | 8 | 19 miles | 4,656 ft | 9 miles | 2,835 ft | #5,475 | #80 | 613 | 275 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 9 | 33 miles | 5,269 ft | 13 miles | 3,077 ft | #2,044 | #46 | 37 | 13 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 26 miles | 4,895 ft | 11 miles | 3,077 ft | #2,719 | #42 | 31 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 26 ft | 761 ft | 1,283 ft | #2,941 | #34 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 3 | 5 miles | 59 ft | 1,125 ft | 1,191 ft | 158 | ||||||
| Hike | 57 | 81 miles | 15,545 ft | 37 miles | 3,491 ft | #3,556 | #72 | 4 | 972 | 4 | 608 | |
| Trail Running | 57 | 81 miles | 15,545 ft | 37 miles | 3,491 ft | #3,040 | #55 | 1 | 972 | 4 | 301 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 1 mile | 23 ft | 653 ft | 456 ft | 156 | 14 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 4 miles | 23 ft | 705 ft | 827 ft | 157 | 1 | |||||
| Snowmobile | 3 | 5 miles | 325 ft | 1 mile | 906 ft | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 14 | 21 miles | 3,018 ft | 9 miles | 2,365 ft | #817 | #14 | 167 | 25 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 12 | 2 miles | 1,253 ft | 2 miles | 430 ft | #575 | #11 | 5 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 2 | 5 miles | 200 ft | 4,190 ft | 1,864 ft | #538 | #13 | 37 | 635 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 29 | 31 miles | 4,272 ft | 13 miles | 1,368 ft | #641 | #8 | 1 | 212 | 267 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Chelan?
Chelan has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chelan?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chelan are:
- Bob's Trail (4.6/5)
- Switchback Alley (4.3/5)
- Dust to Glory (4.3/5)
- Mallory's Trail (4.2/5)
- Waterbar Heaven (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Chelan?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Chelan. The most popular parking spots are:
- Parking OK at bottom of Waterbar Trail, not at cabin rental office or Echo Valley Ski Area
- North Junction Trailhead
- Parking
- Lower Echo Trailhead
- Switchback Alley TH
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What is the longest trail in Chelan?
The longest trail in Chelan is Bob's Trail at 5.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Chelan?
The best hiking trails in Chelan are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Chelan?
The best trail running trails in Chelan are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Chelan?
Chelan has a total of 69 trails. Of those, 54 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Chelan to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chelan?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Chelan is Bob's Trail with 529 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Chelan?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Chelan is Chelan Butte Downhill with 2,724 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Chelan?
Chelan supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Chelan?
The following bike services are available in Chelan:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Chelan?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Chelan is Chelan Butte Minor with an average grade of 13.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Chelan?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Chelan. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Chelan?
The overall region status for Chelan is Clear / Green. Out of 51 trails:
- Clear / Green: 47
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Chelan?
Yes, Chelan supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Chelan that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Chelan?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Chelan are: View all mountain biking routes in Chelan.
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What is the highest summit in Chelan?
The highest summit in Chelan is Three Way Peak at 6,703 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Chelan?
The most popular Strava segments in Chelan are:
- Cooper Mountain Rd (1,977 athletes)
- The Outback Climb (1,100 athletes)
- Echo Valley Decent (972 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Chelan?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Chelan. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 47
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Chelan?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Chelan. View all adaptive trails in Chelan for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Chelan?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Chelan directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Chelan?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Chelan are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Chelan?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Chelan are:
- No-Where To Hide (4.2/5)
- Lot to Lot (3/5)
- Whoop-di-do (4/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Daroga State Park Camping
- Lake Chelan State Park Camping
- High Five Junction Information
- Ridge View Spur Viewpoint
- Elephant Head Viewpoint
- Fourth of July Mountain Summit
- Quickstep Crossing Information
- North Junction Information
- Grand Junction Information
- Chaos Corner Information
- Three Way Peak (6,703 ft)
- Crown Point (6,444 ft)
- Pickhandle Point (6,358 ft)
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