10.7 miles
Distance
3,322 ft
Climb
-3,111 ft
Descent
03:37:57
Avg time

Canyon Ridge Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Ref Number
    #689
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Open to stock, bicycles and motorcycles July 1-Oct. 31.
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Global Ranking
    #96049 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 55 in Dirtbiking
    • 55 in Horseback
    • 55 in Observed Trials
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • OSM Way

This is the only trail in the Mt. Baker Ranger District allowing mountain bikes and motorcycles.

Start at the trailhead for Damfino Lakes Trail 625 and quickly enter mature forest. In 0.7 miles encounter a junction, take the left fork on Canyon Ridge Trail 689, turn left and continue 0.5 mile to the junction with Boundary Way Trail 688. Take another left to continue along trail 689 and be rewarded with views of Canadian mountains, the Canyon Creek Valley, Tomyhoi Peak and Bearpaw Mountain as well as Mt. Baker.

The eastern sections of the trail can be enjoyed as an out-and-back. The first mapped viewpoint can be a good high point to turn around at.

The final western section of this trail receives minimal maintenance. Most of the final 2 miles of singletrack is extremely difficult for bicycles, motorcycles and horses. This section has very deep erosion/ruts, loose rubble and rock, tight switchbacks and is extremely steep.

For mountain bikes, the recommended direction is east to west.

Access Info

Travel east on The Mt. Baker Highway 542 approximately two miles from the Glacier Public Service Center, in Glacier Washington, to Canyon Creek Road 31. Turn left onto FS road 31.

East Damfino Lakes Trailhead: Continue 15 miles to the trailhead located at the end of FS road 31. There is a forest service pit toilet at this trailhead. An information kiosk is in the parking lot and there is a trail register along the trail.

West trailhead: Travel 7.1 miles on FS Road 31, turn left onto FS road 3140 after crossing the bridge over Canyon Creek. The trailhead is located at the end of the road, 8.2 miles from the junction with FS road 31. No services. Trailhead is signed, the directional sign for the first turn to get onto the trail is missing.

Parking:
East trailhead: Parking for 15 vehicles, with room for stock trailers. West trailhead: Parking for 6 vehicles.

Disclaimer

A Recreation Pass is required for each vehicle parked at the east Damfino Lakes Trailhead. No pass required at the west trailhead.

More Stats for Canyon Ridge Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    211 ft
  • Altitude min
    4,000 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,397 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,266 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,478 ft
  • Grade
    0.4%
  • Grade max
    -146.1%
  • Grade min
    108.8%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,448 ft
  • Avg time
    03:37:57
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      Canyon Ridge Trail Trail Reports

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      Jul 3, 2023 @ 4:06pm
      Jul 3, 2023
      Trail head says only open to bikes august 1st- oct 31
      Sep 2, 2022 @ 4:56pm
      Sep 2, 2022
      Dusty, blown out.
      Aug 8, 2022 @ 2:07pm
      Aug 8, 2022
      The snow is clear. Moto ruts are getting huge and deep in places. Very few unrideable logs, the forest service has done some cutting recently.
      Jul 16, 2022 @ 5:54pm
      Jul 16, 2022
      Made it 2mi in from the east and to the high point before bailing. The snow line is around 4900' as of 7/16. Might be ready in another 2-3 weeks?...
      Aug 5, 2021 @ 3:06pm
      Aug 5, 2021
      Rode 8/1. Trail was generally clear of logs except for the big, more or less permanent ones that have been there for several years. No snow on...
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