Upper Echo Big Loop route

near Chelan, WA

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.

Trail Issues on Route

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

Route Supporters

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
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Local Trail Association

Evergreen - Central Chapter (cwevergreenmtb.org)

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Stats

Distance

15 miles
Avg time

2 hr 13 min
Altitude min

3,186 ft
Altitude start

3,326 ft
Altitude end

3,340 ft
Climb

1,612 ft
Descent

-1,600 ft
Grade max

-22.5%
Grade min

32.8%
Distance climb

7 miles
Distance down

6 miles
Distance flat

3,930 ft

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Trails in Route

	Minor Threat				1,106 ft
	The Shoe				1,660 ft
	Shoe Spur				1,083 ft
	Somewhere to Ride				1 mile
	Putteman Gulch Road				938 ft
	Little Critter				702 ft
	T Bone				1,270 ft
	Outback				4 miles
	Dust to Glory				2 miles
	Far East				4,432 ft
	Morning Glory				4,419 ft
	Bob's Trail				1 mile
	Somewhere to Ride Lower				1,959 ft
	Lot to Lot				312 ft
	Lolly Pop Loop				164 ft

Details

Riding area

Echo Ridge
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Hike
- Trail Running
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Loop
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

AM, XC
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate
Activity Logs

8

Trail Conditions

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Unknown
Snow Groomed
Snow Packed
Snow Covered
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
Icy
Prevalent Mud
Wet
Variable
Ideal
Dry
Very Dry

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ATV/ORV/OHV Filter

ATV - 50 inches
OHV, SxS - 60 inches
Jeep - 72 inches

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Winter Trails

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trail	date	description
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.
Somewhere to Ride	Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 27, 2026	Good shape.
The Shoe	Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 27, 2026	Some vegetation getting tight. Just grass and light brush.
Shoe Spur	Jul 27, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles) Jul 27, 2026	Generally in good shape. Still a pretty good climb up to spaghetti Junction. Dry with a couple sandy spots.
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.