more stats
745 ft
Distance
-71 ft
Descent
00:00:33
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
3,988 ft
Altitude min
4,059 ft
Altitude max
4,059 ft
Altitude start
3,990 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance down
00:00:33
Avg time

8 Second Ride Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Naneum Ridge State Forest
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #176542 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,930 in Mountain Biking · Washington
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Washington DNR

Newly constructed September of 2020. Its still rough, but ride it in. This cuts off two of the switchbacks on the descent of the Naneum Ridge Connector.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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8 Second Ride Trail Reports

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Sep 30, 2026 @ 7:56am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 30, 2026
Sep 16, 2021 @ 4:38pm
Sep 16, 2021
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Jul 23, 2021 @ 7:00am
Jul 23, 2021
reporter DNR regional closure due to extreme fire danger.
May 4, 2021 @ 5:22pm
May 4, 2021
reporter Dry and running pretty fast. 2nd stump jump is sketchy at speed.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 8 Second Ride located?
      8 Second Ride is located in Naneum Ridge State Forest, Ellensburg, Washington, United States. It is part of the Naneum Ridge State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.14552, -120.38303.
      ▼ How hard is 8 Second Ride?
      8 Second Ride is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 8 Second Ride?
      The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,988 ft to 4,059 ft.
      ▼ Is 8 Second Ride a point to point trail?
      Yes, 8 Second Ride is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 8 Second Ride?
      8 Second Ride is 745 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 8 Second Ride?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 8 Second Ride. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 8 Second Ride?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 8 Second Ride are:
      • June (20 activities)
      • May (14 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access 8 Second Ride? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 8 Second Ride are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 8 Second Ride?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride 8 Second Ride. The trail is 745 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 8 Second Ride?
      8 Second Ride is a very popular trail. There have been 221 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 328 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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