more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-1,518 ft
Descent
00:12:10
Avg time
-1,502 ft
Altitude change
1,992 ft
Altitude min
3,494 ft
Altitude max
3,494 ft
Altitude start
1,991 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-57.9%
Grade max
6.1%
Grade min
469 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
141 ft
Distance flat
00:12:10
Avg time

Cheeky Buggar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manastash Ridge Trails
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #80746 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #353274 in Trail Running
    • #95544 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,343 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #8,180 in Trail Running
    • #3,486 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Melinda Hughes, WDFW Wenas Manager

Maybe a less known trail as the top of the trail is a little hard to find. Good news is, after the initial steep and hidden entrance, the trail opens up and gets better.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Possibly unsanctioned

Tags
Shuttle access
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Cheeky Buggar Trail Reports

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on May 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cheeky-buggar trailhead (46.949080, -120.670250)

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      Cheeky Buggar | Mountain Bike Manastash Ridge, WA
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      5:56 | 803 | Jun 4, 2022 , Ellensburg
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      2:20 | 392 | May 18, 2020 , Ellensburg
      4.0 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 14%
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      1 ★ 14%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Jp19 Jp19
      Fun trail especially in the shoulder seasons. Fast and semi steep. Could use some features and built up berms. Easy to find if you climb imby
      schweatyschwinn schweatyschwinn
      Great high speed trail that will get your brakes hot. Wish it was marked better.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cheeky Buggar located?
      Cheeky Buggar is located in Manastash Ridge Trails, Ellensburg, Washington, United States. It is part of the Manastash Ridge Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.94908, -120.67025.
      ▼ How hard is Cheeky Buggar?
      Cheeky Buggar is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 16.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheeky Buggar?
      Cheeky Buggar has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,518 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,992 ft to 3,494 ft.
      ▼ Is Cheeky Buggar a point to point trail?
      Cheeky Buggar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cheeky Buggar?
      Cheeky Buggar is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheeky Buggar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheeky Buggar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cheeky Buggar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheeky Buggar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheeky Buggar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Cheeky Buggar. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cheeky Buggar?
      Cheeky Buggar is a very popular trail. There have been 105 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 102 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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