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SaveVantage trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, ATVing/Offroading, Dirtbiking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes ridgelines, creeks and views. Popular destinations include Wild Horse Wind Facility, Ginkgo Petrified State Forest and Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area.
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- Mountain Bike
46 trails
- E-Bike
28 trails
- Gravel Bike
44 trails
- Adaptive Bike
9 trails
- Horse
39 trails
- Hike
55 trails
- Trail Running
55 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
22 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
24 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 14, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 55
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 46
- Trails E-Bike
- 28
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 44
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 9
- Trails Horse
- 39
- Trails Hike
- 55
- Trails Trail Running
- 55
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 22
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 24
- Total Distance
- 189 miles
- Total Descent
- 24,702 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,909 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,489 ft
- Reports
- 13
- Photos
- 46
- Completed Counter
- 349
Sub Regions
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Ginkgo Petrified State Forest
- 1
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Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area
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Wild Horse Wind Facility
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- 9
- 1
Popular Vantage Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 18 ft • 29 •
A bit rocky but otherwise mellow and scenic ride thru the bottom of the coulee.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 837 ft • 12 • • hike
A cross country trail traversing the cliff tops in the Gingko Petrified Forest above the Columbia River with great views. Primarily used by hikers, but it makes a nice short biker ride. After the climb up the cat/bulldozer track the...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 535 ft • 7 •
Connect east Hole in the Wall road to the west Pump House road
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 716 ft • 3 •
Non-Motorized doubletrack passing old manmade ponds that only hold water during winter and late spring. One of many ways to the top of Whiskey Dick Mountain. Passes through part of the Wild Horse Wind Facility. Non motorized access...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 3 •
Doubletrack nonmotorized route to the Hat and Whiskey Dick Mountain.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,145 ft • 5 ft • 2 • • hike
Self-guided tour trail through the exhibits outside of the Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center. Signage shows you how far you are allowed to go on a self-guided tour. No access within 300 feet of the wind turbines. Guided tours will take...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 511 ft • 2 •
A lesser used non-motorized route that connects to the Ridge Route Green Dot Rd up Whiskey Dick in several places. After the man-made pond the trail splits. The right branch connects to the Ridge Route in a shorter distance. The left...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 4,393 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
This segment of trail follows an old seldom used road bed through a small sagebrush filled draw from below the visitor center to a lower parking area. It passes four Mountain Bluebird nesting boxes which typically have residents from...
Vantage Mountain Bike Routes
37 miles • 5,195 ft • 0 • Loop •
2016 Washington Endurance Series Whiskey Dick Warmup Long Course.
20 miles • 2,823 ft • 0 • Loop • Race •
This is the 2016 Washington endurance series Whiskey Dick Warmup Short Course.
Photos of Vantage Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Vantage Road | Nov 16, 2024 @ 9:57am Nov 16, 2024 | Dry | Issaquahmtbrider | ||
| Rocky Coulee | Nov 16, 2024 @ 9:57am Nov 16, 2024 | Dry | Issaquahmtbrider | ||
| Jackknife Ridge Road | Apr 13, 2019 @ 12:14pm Apr 13, 2019 | Dry | i-g-o-r | ||
| Vantage Scablands | Apr 23, 2018 @ 10:37pm Apr 23, 2018 | Very Dry | swartzie |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ericclaypoole | wishlist | trail | activity #103965653 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 11:28pm Sep 16, 2026 |
| ericclaypoole | wishlist | trail | activity #103965606 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 11:26pm Sep 16, 2026 |
| bMY1Wl | wishlist | region | activity #103437162 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 3:04pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| mtiede9553 | wishlist | region | activity #91559014 | Mar 29, 2026 @ 3:52pm Mar 29, 2026 |
| mlevin30 | wishlist | region | activity #88323036 | Feb 4, 2026 @ 7:10am Feb 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | You might be thinking of the trail down by the... | Jan 16, 2021 @ 10:14pm Jan 16, 2021 | ||
| trail | Super rocky. Like sharp rocks everywhere. A... | Jun 13, 2020 @ 10:19am Jun 13, 2020 |
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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 | 46 | 185 miles | 23,976 ft | 86 miles | 3,894 ft | #2,559 | #57 | 41 | 13 | 2 | 73 | |
| E-Bike | 28 | 158 miles | 21,030 ft | 77 miles | 3,894 ft | #1,252 | #31 | 13 | 17 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 44 | 182 miles | 23,307 ft | 85 miles | 3,894 ft | #393 | #13 | 3 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 9 | 55 miles | 9,216 ft | 33 miles | 2,169 ft | #1,748 | #27 | 7 | ||||
| Horse | 39 | 150 miles | 18,196 ft | 64 miles | 3,894 ft | #292 | #17 | 6 | ||||
| Hike | 55 | 189 miles | 24,701 ft | 88 miles | 3,907 ft | #1,479 | #40 | 5 | 13 | 187 | ||
| Trail Running | 55 | 189 miles | 24,701 ft | 88 miles | 3,907 ft | #1,099 | #33 | 13 | 21 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 22 | 122 miles | 14,472 ft | 51 miles | 3,894 ft | #336 | #15 | 6 | 23 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 24 | 136 miles | 17,995 ft | 67 miles | 3,894 ft | #159 | #4 | 7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Vantage?
Vantage has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vantage?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vantage are:
- Rocky Coulee (3.8/5)
- Hole in the Wall to Pumphouse Connector (0/5)
- Vantage Scablands (0/5)
- Wild Horse Tour Trail (0/5)
- Pendleton (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Vantage?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Vantage. The most popular parking spots are:
- Midway Parking Lot at Wild Horse
- WDFW Parking Lot: Whiskey Dick Mountain
- Parking
- Renewable Energy Center Parking Lot
- Laydown Yard Parking
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What is the longest trail in Vantage?
The longest trail in Vantage is Hole in the Wall to Pumphouse Connector at 3.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vantage?
The best hiking trails in Vantage are:
- Vantage Scablands
- Ridge Trail
- Tree of Stone Interpretive Trail
- Tree of Stone Interpretive Trail
- Ridge Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Vantage?
The best trail running trails in Vantage are:
- Schnebly Springs
- Run Like the Wind
- Bluebird Canyon-Wild Horse
- Ridgeline Solar
- Bitterroot Trail-Wild Horse
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How many trails are in Vantage?
Vantage has a total of 55 trails. Of those, 46 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Vantage to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Vantage?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Vantage is Gold Buckle with 926 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Vantage?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Vantage is Heritage with 1,083 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Vantage?
Vantage supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vantage?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Vantage is Pendleton Cutoff to Whiskey Dick Mountain with an average grade of 13.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Vantage?
The overall region status for Vantage is Clear / Green. Out of 8 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
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Can I ride an ebike in Vantage?
Yes, Vantage supports e-bike riding. There are 28 trails in Vantage that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Vantage?
The highest summit in Vantage is Cairn Hope Peak at 3,340 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Vantage?
The most popular Strava segments in Vantage are:
- Gate to Wild horses parking (109 athletes)
- Wild Horse Descent (108 athletes)
- Descent via Hole in the Wall to Trailhead (79 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Vantage?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Vantage. View all adaptive trails in Vantage for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Vantage?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Vantage are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Vantage?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vantage are:
- Rocky Coulee (3/5)
- Hole in the Wall to Pumphouse Connector (0/5)
- Wild Horse Tour Trail (0/5)
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