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17.8 miles
Distance
3,174 ft
Climb
-3,172 ft
Descent
5,017 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
2,270 ft
Altitude min
2,270 ft
Altitude start
2,274 ft
Altitude end
-67.9%
Grade max
51.4%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Fire road climb with a technical descent
Detailed Description
Kachess Ridge Loop is a 18 mile popular expert route located near Easton Washington. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 3,174 ft with a max elevation of 5,017 ft then descends -3,172 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Closed: 2 trails (newest: Aug 8, 2026)
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Distance18 miles
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Avg time2 hr 46 min
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Altitude change2 ft
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Altitude min2,270 ft
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Altitude start2,270 ft
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Altitude end2,274 ft
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Climb3,174 ft
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Descent-3,172 ft
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Grade max-67.9%
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Grade min51.4%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
14 Reviews & Comments
Caissus1860
Had a lot of fun but I think next time I will try to catch a ride to the top. The road climb wasn’t horrible, just long.
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| 3,045 ft | |||||
| 2,795 ft |
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