more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-478 ft
Descent
00:10:55
Avg time
-455 ft
Altitude change
2,887 ft
Altitude min
3,342 ft
Altitude max
3,342 ft
Altitude start
2,887 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-19.2%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,155 ft
Distance flat
00:10:55
Avg time

Chin Biter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manastash Ridge Trails
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74103 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60120 in Trail Running
    • #312978 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Melinda Hughes, WDFW Wenas Manager

The trail rides in either direction, hit it your first time as a DH. Going downhill it's fast, the turns come at you in rapid succession. Don't use the brakes on this one Brakes slow you down. As a DH, expect to pedal a few hundred yards here and there.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 101 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Chin Biter Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 15, 2026
 Perfect
Sep 1, 2026 @ 7:33am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 1, 2026
Jun 6, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 6, 2026
Very overgrown vegetation, trail is hard to see in sections.
Jun 6, 2026 @ 5:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 6, 2026
 Very overgrown in sections, do difficult to see the trail.
Jul 24, 2025 @ 10:42am
Jul 24, 2025
 Trimmed and riding well!
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Status:
on Sep 15, 2026
Unknown
Avg: 3.49 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      bizango-x bizango-x
      Fun to ride. I enjoyed the bottom part the best. It flowed nicely.
      kdwight kdwight
      You have to know how to corner to rally the Chin Biter! Throw down or expect to be down. Mello if ridden mello. Fast and flicky if you stay off the brakes.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chin Biter located?
      Chin Biter 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 46.94261, -120.66084.
      ▼ How hard is Chin Biter?
      Chin Biter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chin Biter?
      Chin Biter has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 478 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,887 ft to 3,342 ft.
      ▼ Is Chin Biter a point to point trail?
      Chin Biter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chin Biter?
      Chin Biter is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chin Biter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chin Biter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chin Biter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chin Biter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chin Biter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Chin Biter. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chin Biter?
      Chin Biter is a very popular trail. There have been 709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 714 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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