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1.9 miles
Distance
199 ft
Climb
-232 ft
Descent
00:18:21
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
3,110 ft
Altitude min
3,244 ft
Altitude max
3,244 ft
Altitude start
3,212 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
22.5%
Grade min
4,636 ft
Distance climb
4,508 ft
Distance down
1,073 ft
Distance flat
00:18:21
Avg time

Blue Jay Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Sun Mountain
    Winthrop, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 25 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #158281 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #301992 in Trail Running
    • #140853 in Hiking
    • #11496 in Nordic Skiing
  • State Ranking
    #2,684 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #7,343 in Trail Running
    • #4,735 in Hiking
    • #284 in Nordic Skiing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Nordic Skiing
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Single track that makes its way through evergreen growth and has views of the methow valley. Great ride for beginner/intermediates.

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      1 Review & Comments

      dkscott
      Blue Jay is not singletrack. It is double track in places and a dirt road in others. Some nice views though.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Jay located?
      Blue Jay is located in Sun Mountain, Winthrop, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sun Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.42768, -120.25999.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Jay?
      Blue Jay is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Jay?
      Blue Jay has 199 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 232 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,110 ft to 3,244 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Jay a point to point trail?
      Blue Jay is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Jay?
      Blue Jay is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Jay?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Jay. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blue Jay?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blue Jay are:
      • June (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Jay? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Jay are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Jay?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Blue Jay. 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 Blue Jay?
      Blue Jay is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 68 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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