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SaveSun Mountain is packed full of singletrack and doubletrack trails of all difficulty, find your line and ride.
PLEASE NOTE: Hunting season is typically mid to late October each year . Please be aware of active hunting in this area and be respectful and careful.
PLEASE NOTE: Hunting season is typically mid to late October each year . Please be aware of active hunting in this area and be respectful and careful.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
AKA: Chickadee
Land Status: National Forest
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
40 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Horse
13 trails
- Hike
52 trails
- Trail Running
52 trails
- Nordic Ski
20 trails
Region Details
- 9
- 15
- 14
- 1
- 1
Region Status
Open as of 2 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 56
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 40
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 14
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 13
- Trails Hike
- 52
- Trails Trail Running
- 52
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 2
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 82 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,150 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,740 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,938 ft
- Reports
- 851
- Photos
- 252
- Completed Counter
- 18,404
Popular Sun Mountain Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 2 miles • 683 ft • 1,240 •
Climbing Trail from Lower Climb It or Inner Passage to the top of Pete's Dragon, Wild Turkey, and Woodpecker.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 3,520 ft • 19 ft • 1,235 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 380 ft • 1,195 •
Climbing trail to get to upper Sun Mountain trails and ultimately Thompson Ridge trail
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 29 ft • 770 •
Pete's Dragon is the trail to ride in the Sun Mountain area. A must-ride trial that has well-built berms and plenty of rollable features that will make riders of all abilities smile. The trail has three distinct sections (upper, middle,...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 13 miles • 2,344 ft • 641 •
Thompson Ridge Trail is designed to be ridden clockwise or south to north. Offers nice climbing grade with many view opportunities etc. Mix of open meadows, forested areas and rock outcroppings. Descending off the north end is fast and...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 5 ft • 632 •
Largely Rebuilt in 2023 by Evergreen, Wild Turkey is a step up in difficulty from Pete's Dragon . It has table tops, rollable doubles, step-ups, step-downs, and shark fins. The largest jump is near the bottom at 25 feet to the sweet spot.
• 80 ★ 4.6 • 5 miles • 719 ft • 491 •
A nice flowing singletrack trail that follows the ridge to the east of Coal Creek. Trail starts at the intersection of Meadowlark and Thompson Ridge road and gently gains the first summit and then descends south on the ridge towards...
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 132 ft • 440 •
Patterson Lake Trail provides excellent views of the lake below and is only an intermediate trail because it bench cuts along a mid bank edge. It is super smooth and has many ups and downs as it follows the contours of the hills....
Sun Mountain Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.4 • 20 miles • 3,602 ft • 4 •
Great Sun Mountain 20 mile sampler. Utilizes most of the new trails at Sun Mountain to make a great loop....
11 miles • 1,638 ft • 5 •
part 2 of the 30 miles of Sun Mountain.. this segment climbs back up the Upper Climb trail to access the...
17 miles • 3,476 ft • 5 • Loop •
part 1 of a 29 mile route that starts at Chickadee Trailhead.. part 1 is the Thompson Ridge segment.. the...
17 miles • 2,311 ft • 15 • Loop •
Course for the Sport Category.
Photos of Sun Mountain Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Pete's Dragon | Oct 31, 2026 @ 7:48am (America/Los_Angeles) 2 days | Ideal | ZimmerErich | ||
| Black Bear | Oct 28, 2026 @ 6:08pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | ZimmerErich | ||
| Thompson Ridge | Oct 28, 2026 @ 5:47pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 28, 2026 | Ideal | ZimmerErich | ||
| Woodpecker | Oct 10, 2026 @ 8:58pm (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 10, 2026 | Unknown | ryanlecours | ||
| Climb It Change Upper | Sep 20, 2026 @ 3:16pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 20, 2026 | Dry | sherpajon | ||
| Cabin | Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:49am (America/Vancouver) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | Winehead29 | ||
| Rodeo Trail | Aug 25, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 25, 2026 | Unknown | OZoneInvader | ||
| Chickadee connector | Jul 1, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 1, 2026 | Dry | Joeintern | ||
| Magpie multi-use | Jul 1, 2026 @ 12:29pm (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 1, 2026 | Dry | Joeintern | ||
| Yellowjacket | Oct 1, 2025 @ 6:41am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 1, 2025 | Very Dry | slaughter327 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ErichjOmCMq | wishlist | region | activity #107045428 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 4:01pm 21 hours |
| ZimmerErich | add | report | activity #106925598 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 7:48am 2 days |
| ZimmerErich | add | report | activity #106781489 and 2 more | Oct 28, 2026 @ 5:50pm Oct 28, 2026 |
| CyruslsD3iP | add | report | activity #106609315 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 5:21pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| Sflory | add | report | activity #106464383 | Oct 23, 2026 @ 7:02pm Oct 23, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Another happy rider!! Lots of fun. I only rode... | Oct 12, 2026 @ 10:16pm Oct 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Trail is marked for bike use however there is... | Sep 16, 2026 @ 3:56pm Sep 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Dusty, loose, shadefree... This probably used... | Aug 26, 2026 @ 10:15am Aug 26, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks! | Aug 9, 2026 @ 7:14pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Might have first tracks on this trail for the... | Apr 27, 2026 @ 9:11am Apr 27, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell School Campus | 1 | 4.7 km | |||
| Rendezvous Wildlife Area | 2 | 2 | 6.4 km | ||
| Pearrygin Lake State Park | 1 | 1 | 6.9 km | ||
| Lookout Mountain | 1 | 1 | 8.8 km | ||
| Pipestone Canyon | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9.6 km |
Local Badges
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Local Products
Local Trail Supporters
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance -Methow Chapter
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 40 | 69 miles | 10,499 ft | 27 miles | 2,740 ft | #1,605 | #41 | 246 | 846 | 12 | 6,895 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 4 miles | 102 ft | 5,272 ft | 354 ft | #8,419 | #143 | 435 | 320 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 14 | 17 miles | 2,500 ft | 7 miles | 1,437 ft | #1,054 | #547 | 38 | 67 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 9 miles | 1,227 ft | 4 miles | 1,437 ft | #1,062 | #549 | 1 | 39 | 1 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 1,289 ft | 36 ft | #1,054 | #547 | |||||||
| Horse | 13 | 11 miles | 1,496 ft | 5 miles | 1,306 ft | #1,882 | #67 | 141 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 52 | 77 miles | 12,411 ft | 31 miles | 2,740 ft | #3,061 | #63 | 3 | 841 | 1 | 354 | |
| Trail Running | 52 | 77 miles | 12,411 ft | 31 miles | 2,740 ft | #2,356 | #39 | 2 | 841 | 1 | 276 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 3 miles | 92 ft | 4,859 ft | 62 ft | 84 | 2 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 2 | 1 mile | 13 ft | 413 ft | 243 ft | 3 | 12 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 20 | 24 miles | 2,822 ft | 11 miles | 1,234 ft | #466 | #6 | 8 | 630 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sun Mountain?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sun Mountain are:
- Pete's Dragon (4.5/5)
- Coal Creek (4.4/5)
- Ain't Never Nuthin (4.4/5)
- Thompson Ridge (4.3/5)
- Wild Turkey (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Sun Mountain?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Sun Mountain. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Sun Mountain?
The longest trail in Sun Mountain is Thompson Ridge at 13.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sun Mountain?
The best hiking trails in Sun Mountain are:
- Patterson Mountain Trail A
- Patterson Mountain Summit
- Patterson Mountain Trail B
- Moose
- Homestead Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sun Mountain?
The best trail running trails in Sun Mountain are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sun Mountain?
Sun Mountain has a total of 56 trails. Of those, 40 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sun Mountain to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sun Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sun Mountain is Thompson Ridge with 2,344 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sun Mountain?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sun Mountain is Thompson Ridge with 2,870 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sun Mountain?
Sun Mountain supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sun Mountain?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sun Mountain is More Cowbell with an average grade of 7.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Sun Mountain?
Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Sun Mountain. 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 Sun Mountain?
The overall region status for Sun Mountain is Clear / Green. Out of 34 trails:
- Clear / Green: 28
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Sun Mountain?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Sun Mountain:
- Ideal: 2 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Sun Mountain?
Yes, Sun Mountain supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Sun Mountain 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 Sun Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Sun Mountain are:
- Chickadee to Thompson Ridge Trail loop
- 30 Miles of Sun Mountain (Part 2)
- 30 Miles of Sun Mountain (Part 1)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sun Mountain?
The most popular Strava segments in Sun Mountain are:
- middle Climbatology (2,530 athletes)
- Patterson Lake Trail, South (1,275 athletes)
- Climb-It Change Lower (935 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Sun Mountain?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Sun Mountain. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 28
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sun Mountain?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sun Mountain are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sun Mountain?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sun Mountain are:
- More Cowbell (4/5)
- Chickadee (3/5)
- Rodeo Trail (4/5)
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