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- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
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A network of 30+ miles of fast and flowy trails that are 20 minutes from Chelan and Manson. The trails will appeal to almost all levels of riders but their is little technical riding. Over the last 5 years we have built 10 miles of new singletrack that provide excellent descents/climbs and can be combined into large loops (see routes section). Make sure to ride these trails on your visit: Switchback Alley, Shoe, Divine Intervention, Minor Threat, Dust To Glory, Outback, Mallory's Trail and Bob's Trail. The trails are fast and flowy......
For the best downhill riding you need to start your ride from Echo Valley Area at the end of the pavement between the red parking signs. This is USFS land and open to parking. Please respect the nearby cabins privacy. Start your climb on one of these trails to the top (Switchback Alley, Bergman Gulch , or Waterbar Heaven). Note that Bergman Gulch is closed to mountain bikes until July 1st and is a primary equestrian route that locals rarely ride anymore.
Shuttling is very easy and provides multiple descent options from the Lower Echo Parking Lot, North Junction, and High Five Junction. North Junction at the upper part of Waterbar Heaven and Lower Echo Parking Lot at the top of Minor Threat and Divine Intervention are the easiest and most popular shuttle drop offs
Trails are very well signed and most of the trail intersections have maps posted, and you can scan the QR codes on the maps for a map download. However, just use Trailforks.
Also, there are great trails for the little rippers in the family. See routes section and do the beginner loop.
No Camping or campfires are permitted within the trail system or at Trailheads but there are a wide variety of accommodations nearby.
Typical Conditions:
Spring - The trail system is normally is open for riding in early-mid April with good trail conditions. Trails on the west side of the system melt out first. Great wildflowers into May-June.
Summer - Between the elevation gain on the drive up to the trailheads and the hilltop location, the trails are a bit cooler than down at the lake. To beat the summer heat just ride early in the morning or late evening. Trails on the east side of the system provide some shade but trails on the west side are exposed and there is little tree cover. Trails can get dusty later in the summer.
Fall - Great conditions in the fall after a few rain storms. Trails are usually snow free well into November.
Winter - Specific trails are open to fatbikes in the winter. Contact the Chelan Ranger District for current info at 509-682-4960.
There is NO WATER here, so be sure to bring plenty.
For the best downhill riding you need to start your ride from Echo Valley Area at the end of the pavement between the red parking signs. This is USFS land and open to parking. Please respect the nearby cabins privacy. Start your climb on one of these trails to the top (Switchback Alley, Bergman Gulch , or Waterbar Heaven). Note that Bergman Gulch is closed to mountain bikes until July 1st and is a primary equestrian route that locals rarely ride anymore.
Shuttling is very easy and provides multiple descent options from the Lower Echo Parking Lot, North Junction, and High Five Junction. North Junction at the upper part of Waterbar Heaven and Lower Echo Parking Lot at the top of Minor Threat and Divine Intervention are the easiest and most popular shuttle drop offs
Trails are very well signed and most of the trail intersections have maps posted, and you can scan the QR codes on the maps for a map download. However, just use Trailforks.
Also, there are great trails for the little rippers in the family. See routes section and do the beginner loop.
No Camping or campfires are permitted within the trail system or at Trailheads but there are a wide variety of accommodations nearby.
Typical Conditions:
Spring - The trail system is normally is open for riding in early-mid April with good trail conditions. Trails on the west side of the system melt out first. Great wildflowers into May-June.
Summer - Between the elevation gain on the drive up to the trailheads and the hilltop location, the trails are a bit cooler than down at the lake. To beat the summer heat just ride early in the morning or late evening. Trails on the east side of the system provide some shade but trails on the west side are exposed and there is little tree cover. Trails can get dusty later in the summer.
Fall - Great conditions in the fall after a few rain storms. Trails are usually snow free well into November.
Winter - Specific trails are open to fatbikes in the winter. Contact the Chelan Ranger District for current info at 509-682-4960.
There is NO WATER here, so be sure to bring plenty.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: USFS Chelan Ranger District

Disclaimer:
E-Bikes (with full electric motor power or pedal assist) are not allowed on Echo Ridge trails or any forest trail designated non-motorized.
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- Mountain Bike
44 trails
- Hike
43 trails
- Trail Running
43 trails
- Snowshoe
9 trails
- Nordic Ski
21 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Nov 28, 2020Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 45
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 44
- Trails Hike
- 43
- Trails Trail Running
- 43
- Trails Snowshoe
- 9
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 21
- Total Distance
- 62 miles
- Total Descent
- 10,654 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,461 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,332 ft
- Reports
- 411
- Photos
- 96
- Ridden Counter
- 3,256
Popular Echo Ridge Mountain Biking Trails
Echo Ridge Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Divine Intervention to Echo Valley Descent | 3 miles | |
Outback Descent (5 Miles) | 6 miles | |
Echo Super Loop | 19 miles | |
Minor Threat to Echo Valley Descent | 2 miles | |
ECHO RIDGE 14.2 MILE LOOP | 14 miles | |
Happy Hour Loop | 13 miles | |
Beginner Loop at Echo Ridge | 9 miles | |
Upper Echo Big Loop | 15 miles |
Recent Ridelog Activity in Region
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Photos of Echo Ridge Mountain Bike
trail: Bob's Trail
18 |
Sep 19, 2020 @ 9:46pm
Sep 19, 2020
trail: Morning Glory
12 |
Aug 14, 2020 @ 10:28am
Aug 14, 2020
trail: Minor Threat
161 |
Oct 28, 2016 @ 10:35am
Oct 28, 2016
trail: Minor Threat
269 |
Oct 28, 2016 @ 10:35am
Oct 28, 2016Videos of Echo Ridge Mountain Bike

trail: Bob's Trail
18:07 |
309 |
Jun 6, 2019

trail: Far East
7:13 |
133 |
Jun 5, 2019
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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Access Road | Nov 28, 2020 @ 1:42pm Nov 28, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Windsinger | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Zippity Do-Da | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Morning Glory | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Nuthatch | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Outback | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Ridge View | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Ridgeveiw Spur | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Shoe Spur | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA | ||
Somewhere to Ride | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 | Snow Covered | pwillard LCTA |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date | |
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![]() | CountMittens | wishlist | trail | Waterbar Heaven | Jan 1, 2021 @ 2:08pm Jan 1, 2021 |
![]() | pwillard | update | trail | Switchback Alley and 25 more | Dec 14, 2020 @ 6:16pm Dec 14, 2020 |
![]() | pwillard | add | report | Access Road | Nov 28, 2020 @ 1:42pm Nov 28, 2020 |
![]() | pwillard | add | report | Access Road and 35 more | Nov 23, 2020 @ 5:11pm Nov 23, 2020 |
![]() | nwillson | ridden | trail | Waterbar Heaven and 1 more | Nov 19, 2020 @ 9:23pm Nov 19, 2020 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date | |
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![]() | trail | The new 1.5 mile segment of Bob's Trail is ... | Oct 21, 2020 @ 2:59pm Oct 21, 2020 | ||
![]() | trail | This is just a two-track. Gets you where you... | Jul 31, 2020 @ 7:41am Jul 31, 2020 | ||
![]() | trail | Construction on a new section of Bob's Trail... | Jun 9, 2020 @ 9:22pm Jun 9, 2020 | ||
![]() | report | Very dry and lots of mosquitos in the shady... | May 30, 2020 @ 11:03am May 30, 2020 | ||
![]() | report | Excellent | Oct 27, 2019 @ 4:46pm Oct 27, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Angels Staircase / Uno Peak | 1 | 10 | 6 | 21.9 km | |
Mad River - Entiat | 7 | 46 | 19 | 1 | 22.5 km |
Central Washington | 28.3 km | ||||
Pipestone Canyon | 4 | 11 | 1 | 33.6 km | |
Twisp River | 1 | 36.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 44 | 61 miles | 10,653 ft | 32 miles | 2,461 ft | #1,055 | #546 | 96 | 411 | 8 | 779 | |
Hike | 43 | 60 miles | 10,512 ft | 31 miles | 2,461 ft | #890 | #530 | 394 | 4 | 32 | ||
Trail Running | 43 | 60 miles | 10,512 ft | 31 miles | 2,461 ft | #892 | #529 | 394 | 4 | 3 | ||
Snowshoe | 9 | 15 miles | 2,638 ft | 8 miles | 1,345 ft | #37 | #22 | 72 | 5 | |||
Nordic Ski | 21 | 29 miles | 4,793 ft | 16 miles | 2,087 ft | #52 | #31 | 105 | 44 |
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