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14.6 miles
Distance
1,612 ft
Climb
-1,600 ft
Descent
3,951 ft
High Point
13 ft
Altitude change
3,186 ft
Altitude min
3,326 ft
Altitude start
3,340 ft
Altitude end
-22.5%
Grade max
32.8%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3,930 ft
Distance flat
Big Loop with less climbing than the Echo Super Loop. You'll hit all the good stuff and should have a little left in the tank at the end of the ride. If you're riding with a friend....one of you should ride down Minor Threat, The Shoe, and Switchback Alley to end the ride while your friend picks you up on the pavement near Echo Valley Ski Area on their way back to Chelan/Manson.
Detailed Description
Upper Echo Big Loop is a 15 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Chelan Washington. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 21 trails. This route climbs 1,612 ft with a max elevation of 3,951 ft then descends -1,600 ft.
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Stats
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Distance15 miles
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Avg time2 hr 18 min
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Altitude min3,186 ft
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Altitude start3,326 ft
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Altitude end3,340 ft
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Climb1,612 ft
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Descent-1,600 ft
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Grade max-22.5%
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Grade min32.8%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat3,930 ft
18 Reviews & Comments
edbenton
Nice route. Made a detour up to the summit of Mallory's Trail. Totally worth it. Dist to Glory was a nice traverse trail. Gained elevation, but didn't feel like it. Morning Glory was fun, as was Bob's Trail. Little bit of climbing on Bob's but worth it. Just don't expect it to be all reward with no work. All in all, a nice scenic XC loop with some fun easy, but fast sections.
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Trails in Route
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| 312 ft | |||||
| 164 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Descent from Mallory’s to Waterbar Heaven
trail: Outback
2:21 | 62 | comments: 0 | favs:
Nov 12, 2025
Two minute segment of the SW quadrant of the Outback from the Mallory’s junction to almost Waterbar Heaven (28mph at 0:53).
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