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1.9 miles
Distance
539 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
1,147 ft
High Point
398 ft
Altitude change
739 ft
Altitude min
739 ft
Altitude start
1,135 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,660 ft
Distance down
1,939 ft
Distance flat

Balsamroot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sage Hills
    Wenatchee, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #194336 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18145 in Trail Running
    • #61357 in Hiking
    • #22028 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Chelan Douglas Land Trust

The Balsamroot Trail is a moderate traverse that parallels the Broadview neighborhood from the Kenzie's Landing parking lot to the bottom of Horse Lake Road. It's mostly an easy, green trail except for the descent to the north because of a narrow trail and some moderate exposure. Beginning riders may be challenged on the climb or descent.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Balsamroot

        ▼ Where is Balsamroot located?
        Balsamroot is located in Sage Hills, Wenatchee, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sage Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.46057, -120.35208.
        ▼ How hard is Balsamroot?
        Balsamroot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Balsamroot?
        Balsamroot has 539 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 739 ft to 1,147 ft.
        ▼ Is Balsamroot a point to point trail?
        Balsamroot is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Balsamroot?
        Balsamroot is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Balsamroot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Balsamroot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Balsamroot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Balsamroot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Balsamroot?
        Balsamroot is a very popular trail. There have been 384 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 447 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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