9.5 miles
Distance
773 ft
Climb
-769 ft
Descent
3,732 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
3,231 ft
Altitude min
3,489 ft
Altitude start
3,494 ft
Altitude end
-21.3%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This is a great loop for beginner riders to get familiar with the trails at Echo Ridge. A mix of single track on ski trails as well as some of the new single track trails built over the last few years for mountain biking. Preferred direction of travel is clockwise.

Detailed Description
Beginner Loop at Echo Ridge is a 9 mile popular intermediate route located near Chelan Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 773 ft with a max elevation of 3,732 ft then descends -769 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 9, 2025)

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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 35 min
  • Altitude min
    3,231 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,489 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,494 ft
  • Climb
    773 ft
  • Descent
    -769 ft
  • Grade max
    -21.3%
  • Grade min
    18.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Dust to Glory
    Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jul 27, 2026
    Such a fun trail. Dry with some loose spots and the vegetation is getting a little tight.
    Bob's Trail
    Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jul 27, 2026
    So fun! It’s all pretty good! Some loose spots in the sunny exposed areas. Quite a bit of needle cast in some spots, but nothing that impacted my pace. I rode it clockwise.
    Morning Glory
    Jul 4, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Vancouver)
    Jul 4, 2026
    [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9663]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
    Windsinger
    Jul 4, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Vancouver)
    Jul 4, 2026
    [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9663]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
    Chickadee
    Jul 4, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Vancouver)
    Jul 4, 2026
    [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9663]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
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