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1.9 miles
Distance
539 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:24:22
Avg time
398 ft
Altitude change
739 ft
Altitude min
1,147 ft
Altitude max
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
00:24:22
Avg time

Balsamroot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sage Hills
    Wenatchee, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #221209 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80624 in Trail Running
    • #124920 in Hiking
    • #36157 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #3,500 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,831 in Trail Running
    • #4,204 in Hiking
    • #1,078 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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Exposure

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 101 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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All trails in Sage Hills and the Horse Lake Reserve are under a seasonal closure from December 1st until April 1st to protect migrating mule deer...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 long does it take to ride Balsamroot?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Balsamroot. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Balsamroot?
      Balsamroot is a very popular trail. There have been 412 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 478 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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