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1.1 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-1,233 ft
Descent
00:28:13
Avg time
-1,230 ft
Altitude change
3,897 ft
Altitude min
5,127 ft
Altitude max
5,127 ft
Altitude start
3,898 ft
Altitude end
-20.9%
Grade
-64.5%
Grade max
3.9%
Grade min
115 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
00:28:13
Avg time

Basalt pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mad River - Entiat
    Plain, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67331 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #306180 in Trail Running
    • #316504 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    USFS

A steep and fun trail averaging 20% (don't try climbing it). It's more fun once you know it. There is a couple creek crossings that break the flow unless you can keep your momentum. The 4' root drop is fun but you can't see the landing so stop and make sure no hikers are going up the trail. Then hit it
The best way to loop it is starting from Chikamin creek TH and riding up Rock creek. After you descend down Basalt pass, either go 2 miles up the road to Lower Chikamin Tie or a quarter mile down to a hidden connector trail that puts you on Minnow Ridge (or Chikamin Creek) and eventually back to the car.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 13, 2025 @ 2:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 13, 2025
Pomas Closure lifted - Actual trail condition unknown
Sep 9, 2025 @ 1:00pm
Sep 9, 2025
 Whole Chiwawa is still closed due to Pomas fire /eyeroll
Oct 8, 2024 @ 10:50am
Oct 8, 2024
 Much better after the rain that came through on 10/4
Oct 2, 2024 @ 4:40pm
Oct 2, 2024
 9/30/24 - very dry and recent bench work gets blown out pretty easily. Hopefully winter will firm up the tread.
Aug 22, 2024 @ 8:28pm
Aug 22, 2024
 all downed trees cleared, borders brushed back. running beautiful
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Basalt pass

        ▼ Where is Basalt pass located?
        Basalt pass is located in Mad River - Entiat, Plain, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mad River - Entiat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.9883, -120.73992.
        ▼ How hard is Basalt pass?
        Basalt pass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 20.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basalt pass?
        Basalt pass has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,233 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,897 ft to 5,127 ft.
        ▼ Is Basalt pass a point to point trail?
        Basalt pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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