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- Mountain Bike
99 trails
- E-Bike
69 trails
- Gravel Bike
39 trails
- Adaptive Bike
12 trails
- Horse
59 trails
- Hike
152 trails
- Trail Running
150 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
36 trails
- Observed Trials
7 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
- Snowshoe
6 trails
- Downhill Ski
16 trails
- Backcountry Ski
4 trails
- Nordic Ski
14 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Aug 28, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 185
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 99
- Trails E-Bike
- 69
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 39
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 12
- Trails Horse
- 59
- Trails Hike
- 152
- Trails Trail Running
- 150
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 36
- Trails Observed Trials
- 7
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Trails Snowshoe
- 6
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 16
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 4
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 14
- Total Distance
- 508 miles
- Total Descent
- 110,631 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,755 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 8,865 ft
- Reports
- 604
- Photos
- 336
- Completed Counter
- 6,853
Articles
America's Best-Kept Secrets: Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, WA
Feb 28, 2011 from backpacker.com
→ In An alpine park that’s as scenic—but not as stormy—as its famous neighbor ← OutNorth Cascades National Park’s fickle weather Hike...
Sub Regions
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Angels Staircase / Uno Peak
- 3
- 18
- 14
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Lookout Mountain
- 1
- 1
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Loup Loup
- 4
- 11
- 4
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Pipestone Canyon
- 6
- 1
- 1
Popular Twisp Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 6 miles • 2,075 ft • 503 •
The first mile descends through mixed Douglas fir and subalpine forest to the stream ford and then switches back, up for 0.75 miles and begins traveling above . At 4 miles the Martin Lake Trail goes off to the right. The route continues...
• 90 ★ 3.2 • 4,531 ft • 752 ft • 451 •
Typically ridden east to west when riding the Angel's Staircase loop. Channel your inner mountain goat to reach the false at the junction with Merchant's Basis #417.1. Once past the junction, the climb becomes manageable to humans up to...
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 147 ft • 440 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 147 ft double black diamond climb. On average it takes 33 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 643 ft • 408 •
Once you've made the climb to access this trail, this makes for a great break on the legs. High alpine singletrack that wanders on the edges of the treeline and passing through gorgeous meadows. Note that the trail continues further in...
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 722 ft • 317 •
Climbing trail to the top of with technical aspects. Continue on to or follow to Bear Pass.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 9 ft • 291 •
is a blue descending trail packed to the brim with rock features, smaller to medium size hits, and some speedy sections for good measure. It rides through huge terrain and rock outcroppings, offering intermediate riders plenty of...
Twisp Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.6 • 21 miles • 4,843 ft • 8 • Loop •
Angel's Staircase is a physically demanding, epic loop that takes you far from civilization, so bring...
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 4,498 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
Epic ride with one of the best continuous descents you will ever do. Up Foggy, up Martin Creek, up Cooney...
★ 4.0 • 9 miles • 1,754 ft • 7 •
If you only have one day to ride at the Loup trail system, try this loop. - - back up - - - Oh, Bother.
★ 5.0 • 35 miles • 8,352 ft • 23 • Loop •
An alternative even more challenging series of trails that mirrors much of the famous Angels Staircase...
★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 1,211 ft • 4 • Loop •
Mix of road with next to zero cars, double and singletrack through peaceful valleys. Not many surface...
30 miles • 7,798 ft • 8 • Loop •
Angel's Staircase is a physically demanding, epic loop that takes you far from civilization, so bring...
Photos of Twisp Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oh, Bother | Aug 25, 2026 @ 2:41pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 25, 2026 | Dry | OZoneInvader | Tree down halfway along the trail |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kariglio | add | karma | activity #104183071 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:14pm 5 hours |
| gregsmom | comment | trail | activity #104093777 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:33pm 1 day |
| ChristophervhwxbB | wishlist | route | activity #104017865 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 5:33pm 2 days |
| Hunttofu | vote | trail | activity #103896786 and 1 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 10:48pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| ThesArTZ5 | wishlist | region | activity #103788514 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 9:55am Sep 14, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | That was some rowdy fun! My only mistake was... | Sep 18, 2026 @ 9:33pm 1 day | ||
| trail | The longest 2 mile trail I've ever ridden! In... | Aug 31, 2026 @ 3:02pm Aug 31, 2026 | ||
| report | got it | Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:28am Aug 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | We rode this backwards on 350’s with full... | Jul 21, 2026 @ 2:49pm Jul 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Absolute banger. Such a fun trail. | Jun 14, 2026 @ 1:03pm Jun 14, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Black Trails4 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k40 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge9 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k134 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 | 99 | 270 miles | 66,411 ft | 144 miles | 6,650 ft | #905 | #359 | 334 | 602 | 16 | 3,177 | |
| E-Bike | 69 | 206 miles | 52,789 ft | 107 miles | 6,650 ft | #758 | #761 | 467 | 4 | 255 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 39 | 117 miles | 18,914 ft | 54 miles | 5,361 ft | #732 | #191 | 18 | 1 | 50 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 12 | 37 miles | 2,238 ft | 9 miles | 3,058 ft | #2,198 | #424 | 7 | ||||
| Horse | 59 | 198 miles | 39,232 ft | 72 miles | 7,756 ft | #152 | #324 | 173 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hike | 152 | 470 miles | 99,032 ft | 198 miles | 7,756 ft | #278 | #135 | 2 | 580 | 13 | 1,118 | |
| Trail Running | 150 | 465 miles | 98,563 ft | 195 miles | 7,756 ft | #242 | #101 | 580 | 2 | 126 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 36 | 162 miles | 39,222 ft | 87 miles | 6,106 ft | #164 | #103 | 214 | 1 | 80 | ||
| Observed Trials | 7 | 44 miles | 11,060 ft | 32 miles | 5,312 ft | #184 | #34 | 18 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 44 miles | 11,060 ft | 32 miles | 5,312 ft | #548 | #207 | 132 | 1 | |||
| Snowshoe | 6 | 15 miles | 1,647 ft | 3 miles | 6,375 ft | #868 | #408 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 16 | 6 miles | 7,388 ft | 6 miles | 1,220 ft | #588 | #278 | 2 | 32 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 4 | 11 miles | 423 ft | 4,068 ft | 5,627 ft | #492 | #125 | 3 | 144 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 14 | 26 miles | 2,677 ft | 12 miles | 810 ft | #726 | #260 | 4 | 182 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Twisp?
Twisp 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 Twisp?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Twisp are:
- Oso Peligroso (4.7/5)
- Telemark (4.6/5)
- Oh, Bother (4.5/5)
- Eagle Lake Trail (4.5/5)
- Fozzie Bear Inventions (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Twisp?
There are 26 parking locations listed in Twisp. 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 Twisp?
The longest trail in Twisp is Twisp River Trail at 14.0 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Twisp?
The best hiking trails in Twisp are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Twisp?
The best trail running trails in Twisp are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Twisp?
The best dirtbiking trails in Twisp are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Twisp?
Twisp has a total of 185 trails. Of those, 99 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Twisp to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Twisp?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Twisp is Pasayten Drive Trail with 4,393 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Twisp?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Twisp is Foggy Dew Ridge with 4,492 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Twisp?
Twisp supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Twisp?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Twisp is Cooney Lake Trail with an average grade of 16%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Twisp?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Twisp. 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 Twisp?
The overall region status for Twisp is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 68 trails:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Twisp?
Yes, Twisp supports e-bike riding. There are 63 trails in Twisp 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 Twisp?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Twisp are: View all mountain biking routes in Twisp.
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What is the highest summit in Twisp?
The highest summit in Twisp is North Gardner Mountain at 8,914 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Twisp?
The most popular Strava segments in Twisp are:
- Cooney Lake from junction (1,069 athletes)
- Send me an angel. Right now! (1,003 athletes)
- Angels Staircase DH (969 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Twisp?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Twisp. Some popular features include:
- TTF - Hike a Bike / Loose Soil and Boulders Section.
- TTF (Other)
- Cliffbands - fall hazard (passable) (Rock Garden)
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What trails are closed in Twisp?
There are currently 2 closed trails in Twisp. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 51
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 4
- Closed: 2
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Twisp?
Yes, there are 12 accessible/adaptive trails in Twisp. View all adaptive trails in Twisp for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Twisp?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Twisp are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Twisp?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Twisp are:
- Pipestone Canyon Valley Trail (3.5/5)
- Boiling Lake (4/5)
- Bowen Traverse (5/5)
Activities
- Twisp Mountain Biking Trails
- Twisp E-Biking Trails
- Twisp Gravel Biking Trails
- Twisp Adaptive Biking Trails
- Twisp Horseback Trails
- Twisp Hiking Trails
- Twisp Trail Running Trails
- Twisp Dirtbiking Trails
- Twisp Observed Trials Trails
- Twisp ATVing/Offroading Trails
- Twisp Snowshoeing Trails
- Twisp Skiing Trails
- Twisp Nordic Skiing Trails
Trails
Points of Interest
- Starvation Mountain Summit
- Fsih Creek Pass Summit
- Cooper Point Summit
- Cooper Pass Summit
- South Navarre Campground Camping
- North Navarre Peak Summit
- Silver Star Mountain Summit
- Hoodoo Peak Summit
- Martin Peak Summit
- Crescent Mine Sight
- North Gardner Mountain (8,914 ft)
- Gardner Mountain (8,911 ft)
- Oval Peak (8,743 ft)
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