12.7 miles
Distance
1,517 ft
Climb
-1,576 ft
Descent
3,761 ft
High Point
-59 ft
Altitude change
2,620 ft
Altitude min
2,705 ft
Altitude start
2,644 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-34.9%
Grade max
40.6%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2,559 ft
Distance flat

In the area and need a quick lap? Or just off work and need to spin? Check out this quick loop to get some great trails in no time. With the exception of T-Bone this loop is good to go in either direction.

Detailed Description
Happy Hour Loop is a 13 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Chelan Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,517 ft with a max elevation of 3,761 ft then descends -1,576 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 27, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    13 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 6 min
  • Altitude min
    2,620 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,705 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,644 ft
  • Climb
    1,517 ft
  • Descent
    -1,576 ft
  • Grade
    -0.1%
  • Grade max
    -34.9%
  • Grade min
    40.6%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,559 ft

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    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    2
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    The Shoe
    Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jul 27, 2026
    Some vegetation getting tight. Just grass and light brush.
    Divine Intervention
    Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jul 27, 2026
    Good shape. Vegetation encroaching in some spots
    Lot to Lot
    Jul 4, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Vancouver)
    Jul 4, 2026
    [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9663]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
    Ridge View
    Jul 4, 2026 @ 7:26am (America/Vancouver)
    Jul 4, 2026
    [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9663]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
    Switchback Alley
    Jun 25, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 25, 2026
    Was still a blast! [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9660]EvergreenMTB Trail Report[/L]
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