more stats
135 ft
Distance
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
555 ft
Altitude min
561 ft
Altitude max
561 ft
Altitude start
554 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance down
13 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Cheata Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Diamond Open Space
    Maple Valley, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

A short, one-way connector from Tarzan to Master Link and Spooky.

Access Info

Follow sign for Cheata off of Tarzan right before the trail turns left.

Tags
Berms

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,770 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Cheata Trail Reports

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on Jan 24, 2024
Wet
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Directions to cheata trailhead (47.339030, -122.010650)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cheata located?
      Cheata is located in Black Diamond Open Space, Maple Valley, Washington, United States. It is part of the Black Diamond Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.33903, -122.01065.
      ▼ How hard is Cheata?
      Cheata is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheata?
      The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 555 ft to 561 ft.
      ▼ Is Cheata a point to point trail?
      Yes, Cheata is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cheata?
      Cheata is 135 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheata?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheata. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cheata?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cheata are:
      • June (33 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
      • August (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cheata? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheata are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheata?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cheata. The trail is 135 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cheata?
      Cheata is a very popular trail. There have been 2,279 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,871 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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