Echo Ridge Mountain Biking Trails

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.