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SavePlain trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, Horseback, Nordic Skiing, Observed Trials, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often exposed, hike-a-bike in places and loose. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and views. Common trail features include rock gardens, creek crossings and bridges. Amenities include water sources and restrooms. Popular destinations include Mad River - Entiat, Plain Valley Nordic Ski Trails and Kahler Glen.
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- Mountain Bike
129 trails
- E-Bike
115 trails
- Gravel Bike
45 trails
- Adaptive Bike
15 trails
- Horse
67 trails
- Hike
148 trails
- Trail Running
148 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
79 trails
- Observed Trials
52 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
14 trails
- Snowshoe
12 trails
- Backcountry Ski
4 trails
- Nordic Ski
60 trails
Region Details
- 43
- 19
- 49
- 18
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 29, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 213
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 129
- Trails E-Bike
- 115
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 45
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 67
- Trails Hike
- 148
- Trails Trail Running
- 148
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 79
- Trails Observed Trials
- 52
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 14
- Trails Snowshoe
- 12
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 60
- Total Distance
- 629 miles
- Total Descent
- 121,349 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,578 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,354 ft
- Reports
- 825
- Photos
- 426
- Completed Counter
- 4,996
Sub Regions
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Lake Wenatchee State Park
- 2
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Mad River - Entiat
- 5
- 48
- 18
Popular Plain Mountain Biking Trails
• 60 ★ 4.4 • 10 miles • 115 ft • 79 •
Another excellent backcountry ride in this zone with over 4K descending. Lots of narrow single track, some rocky tech up top & near the bottom, and a fair amount of exposure along many parts of the trail. The trail gets loose and...
• 60 ★ 3.8 • 9 miles • 114 ft • 70 • • moto
This ride has a physically tough ascent and really fun descent along a long ridge. It is a technically interesting ride. The ride uses some gravel fire roads, but most of the descent is single-track trail. Trip Details: Start by riding...
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 333 ft • 69 • • moto
Shuttled to the beginning of the trail. Fast, dry and for the most part the frirst half is totally ridable. Would ride again. The second 1/2 not so much especially the descent and pushing the bike back out of the rock garden to the Pot...
• 70 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 752 ft • 60 •
This trail offers access to the Mad Lake and Blue Creek areas, including four lakes and many high elevation meadows. The seasonal closure usually ends around mid-July, depending upon trail conditions. The area one-quarter mile on each...
• 65 ★ 3.3 • 4 miles • 1,694 ft • 53 • • moto
Alder ridge is a burly climb, but the most direct route into the Mad Lake area. Being a moto trail, conditions are highly dependent on the recent weather. Expect deep dust and loose rock in late summer. As a descent, this is one of the...
• 85 ★ 2.5 • 4 miles • 920 ft • 53 •
OHV trail, so watch for motos. Makes a good early season loop when combined with Chikamin Creek, best done clockwise. Consider skipping lower Minnow Ridge and instead climbing the road to join upper Minnow Ridge when it briefly hits the...
• 5 ★ 4.8 • 10 miles • 4,552 ft • 51 • • moto
Lake Creek Trail forms a scenic loop when combined with Angle Peak, Devils Backbone and Four Mile Ridge Trails. It is open to hikers, stock, motorbikes and mountain bikes and is 10.6 miles in length.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 1,578 ft • 29 ft • 47 •
The Mad River trail runs 20 miles or so from Mad Lake downstream. This portion is from the Alder Ridge intersection to the Mad Lake spur intersection. This trail is subject to seasonal closure to wheeled traffic. Check trail status with...
Plain Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 3,823 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
A hard ride, but relatively mellow for an alpine epic in WA. Great views along the ridge, and finishes...
★ 4.0 • 24 miles • 5,745 ft • 2 • Loop •
A difficult but not extreme loop with spectacular views and a fun scenic descent. The road climb is fairly...
★ 2.0 • 17 miles • 2,475 ft • 12 •
A loop from Minnow Ridge to Chikamin Ridge.
17 miles • 514 ft • 5 • Point to Point •
Got dropped off up towards the top of Chikamin Tie trail and rode down to Fish Lake.
★ 2.0 • 10 miles • 1,715 ft • 4 • Loop •
Never ridden, no idea if this is a good route. Looks like a fun intermediate ride.
8 miles • 295 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
Lake Wenatchee to Fish Lake and back
Photos of Plain Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| RichardGT65l1 | wishlist | trail | activity #106057337 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 9:10am Oct 17, 2026 |
| AlekseyckZ7fN | ridden | trail | activity #105637598 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 3:25pm Oct 10, 2026 |
| Hulkamania250 | add | photo | activity #105233698 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 2:07pm Oct 4, 2026 |
| Kkrohn2 | wishlist | trail | activity #105202834 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 8:36am Oct 4, 2026 |
| T-mick | wishlist | trail | activity #104965599 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 3:24am Oct 1, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Extremely dusty and a bit overgrown at places.... | Jul 22, 2026 @ 7:23pm Jul 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | Blocked by blow downs on West end of trail. | Jul 7, 2026 @ 2:52pm Jul 7, 2026 | ||
| report | Thousand's of trees down gets worse the closer... | Jun 27, 2026 @ 10:30pm Jun 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Hopped on to this road from Minow Ridge upper... | Jun 11, 2026 @ 4:50pm Jun 11, 2026 | ||
| trail | About 5 downed trees and some snow near the... | Jun 11, 2026 @ 4:47pm Jun 11, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails16 awarded -
10 Black Trails2 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k158 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge21 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k215 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 | 129 | 508 miles | 98,474 ft | 224 miles | 7,487 ft | #452 | #15 | 399 | 817 | 7 | 2,891 | |
| E-Bike | 115 | 450 miles | 80,968 ft | 198 miles | 6,988 ft | #133 | #19 | 2 | 658 | 1 | 235 | |
| Gravel Bike | 45 | 219 miles | 29,403 ft | 86 miles | 5,823 ft | #292 | #10 | 42 | 1 | 12 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 15 | 45 miles | 2,890 ft | 9 miles | 4,603 ft | #1,880 | #29 | 21 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 67 | 365 miles | 70,187 ft | 175 miles | 6,365 ft | #59 | #10 | 336 | 9 | |||
| Hike | 148 | 571 miles | 117,139 ft | 254 miles | 7,579 ft | #221 | #13 | 5 | 820 | 5 | 700 | |
| Trail Running | 148 | 571 miles | 117,139 ft | 254 miles | 7,579 ft | #170 | #9 | 820 | 96 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 79 | 388 miles | 70,833 ft | 176 miles | 6,365 ft | #20 | #1 | 17 | 365 | 1 | 244 | |
| Observed Trials | 52 | 316 miles | 61,542 ft | 151 miles | 6,365 ft | #9 | #1 | 242 | 1 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 14 | 43 miles | 6,519 ft | 21 miles | 4,465 ft | #552 | #16 | 3 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Snowshoe | 12 | 15 miles | 2,142 ft | 4 miles | 6,480 ft | #544 | #8 | 5 | 73 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 4 | 5 miles | 1,460 ft | 1 mile | 4,541 ft | #590 | #18 | 5 | 54 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 60 | 49 miles | 3,720 ft | 18 miles | 1,463 ft | #403 | #5 | 5 | 1,042 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Plain?
Plain has 8 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Plain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Plain are:
- Rock Creek Tie Trail (4.4/5)
- Pyramid Mountain Peak Trail #1441 (4.3/5)
- Middle Tommy Trail (lower) (4.3/5)
- Pyramid Mountain Trail #1433 (4.3/5)
- Lake Creek Trail (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Plain?
There are 24 parking locations listed in Plain. The most popular parking spots are:
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- Minnow Ridge/Chikamin Creek Trailhead
- Chikamin Tie Trailhead
- Meadow Loop Trailhead Parking
- Merritt Lake Trailhead
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What is the longest trail in Plain?
The longest trail in Plain is Mad River (Lower) at 15.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Plain?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Plain?
The best trail running trails in Plain are:
- North Lake Loop Trail
- North River Trail
- Flying Squirrel Connector
- See-n-Ski Loop Connector
- Northeast Loop Trail
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Plain?
The best dirtbiking trails in Plain are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Plain?
Plain has a total of 213 trails. Of those, 129 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Plain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Plain?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Plain is Lake Creek Trail with 4,552 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Plain?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Plain is Basalt Ridge Trail with 5,610 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Plain?
Plain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Plain?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Plain is Crow Hill with an average grade of 19.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Plain?
Yes, there are 7 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Plain. 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 Plain?
The overall region status for Plain is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 104 trails:
- Clear / Green: 47
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 39
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Can I ride an ebike in Plain?
Yes, Plain supports e-bike riding. There are 89 trails in Plain 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 Plain?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Plain are: View all mountain biking routes in Plain.
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What is the highest summit in Plain?
The highest summit in Plain is Cardinal Peak at 8,556 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Plain?
The most popular Strava segments in Plain are:
- ~ 1:00 @ 7% (1,715 athletes)
- Who wants to do ~4:00 5% hill repeats? (1,710 athletes)
- Downhill Fun between Eagle Pl and Winery Pl (1,541 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Plain?
There are 4 technical trail features (TTFs) in Plain. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Plain.
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What trails are closed in Plain?
There are currently 39 closed trails in Plain. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 47
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 11
- Closed: 39
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Plain?
Yes, there are 15 accessible/adaptive trails in Plain. View all adaptive trails in Plain for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Plain?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Plain are:
- Fly Loop Trail
- Upper Chickamin Tie Trail
- Mad Lake Spur
- North Fork 25 Mile Creek Trail
- Rock Creek Tie Trail
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Plain?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Plain are:
- Fly Loop Trail (5/5)
- Mad Lake Spur (3.5/5)
- Myrtle Lake Trail (4/5)
Activities
- Plain Mountain Biking Trails
- Plain E-Biking Trails
- Plain Gravel Biking Trails
- Plain Adaptive Biking Trails
- Plain Horseback Trails
- Plain Hiking Trails
- Plain Trail Running Trails
- Plain Dirtbiking Trails
- Plain Observed Trials Trails
- Plain ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Plain Snowshoeing Trails
- Plain Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Glacier View Campground Camping
- Finner Creek Campground Camping
- Emerald Peak Summit
- River Bend Campground Camping
- Viewpoint on a big rock
- Snowberry Bowl Campground Camping
- Lake Wenatchee Campground Camping
- Nason Creek Campground Camping
- White River Falls Campground Camping
- Devil Lake Sight
- Cardinal Peak (8,556 ft)
- Saska Peak (8,409 ft)
- Emerald Peak (8,340 ft)
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