32.3 miles
Distance
8,507 ft
Climb
-8,487 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
20 ft
Altitude change
3,568 ft
Altitude min
3,568 ft
Altitude start
3,586 ft
Altitude end
-59.5%
Grade max
109.3%
Grade min
17 miles
Distance climb
15 miles
Distance down
2,280 ft
Distance flat

Heavens gate ride with Merchants Basin downhill.

Detailed Description
Angels Gate is a 32 mile moderately popular expert route located near Twisp Washington. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 17 trails. This route climbs 8,507 ft with a max elevation of 8,091 ft then descends -8,487 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    32 miles
  • Avg time
    7 hr 16 min
  • Altitude change
    20 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,568 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,568 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,586 ft
  • Climb
    2 miles
  • Descent
    -8,487 ft
  • Grade max
    -59.5%
  • Grade min
    109.3%
  • Distance climb
    17 miles
  • Distance down
    15 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,280 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Martin Creek Trail
Sep 22, 2026 @ 10:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 22, 2026
Trail in great shape
Angels Staircase
Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:14pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 21, 2026
Fun trail. Chunky with tight switchbacks. Most of this trail is a no fall zone. There was no issues with any smoke from fires. Larches were about a week away from peak season.
Summit Trail
Aug 28, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 28, 2026
Eagle Lake Trail
Aug 28, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 28, 2026
Dry & Chunky. Quite a descent at speed!
Cooney Lake Trail
Aug 28, 2026 @ 9:33am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 28, 2026
Super loose as always. Could barely push my bike up half of it!
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