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1.4 miles
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-647 ft
Descent
00:08:05
Avg time
-592 ft
Altitude change
3,027 ft
Altitude min
3,655 ft
Altitude max
3,655 ft
Altitude start
3,061 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-57.3%
Grade max
9.4%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:08:05
Avg time

Clouds Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sage Hills
    Wenatchee, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #152420 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #216411 in Trail Running
    • #221522 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,578 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #6,589 in Trail Running
    • #6,788 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Chelan-Douglas Land trust

Descending from the top practically requires a mandatory hike down a steep and loose hill at the very top. Trust Trailforks to route you well, there are a few places to climb down. After that it's all singletrack.

Old trail that follows rough overgrown jeep road. Grass has grown over the top half of the trail. Easiest way to access is to walk up the old jeep road from the top of Upper Apricot Crisp and turn left on to the lower half of the old tread.

Tags
Faint trailRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 18, 2025
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Apr 1, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 1, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 8:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 1, 2025
All trails in Sage Hills and the Horse Lake Reserve are under a seasonal closure from December 1st until April 1st to protect migrating mule deer...
Apr 25, 2025 @ 9:04pm
Apr 25, 2025
Overgrown, not worth it. See other's comments
Apr 1, 2025 @ 12:03am
Apr 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2024 @ 12:00am
Dec 1, 2024
 reporter ** ALL trails in the Sage Hills area are closed from December 1st to April 1st. **
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on Apr 1, 2026
Avg: 2.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to clouds trailhead (47.438607, -120.429882)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      • TTF
        TTF Rock Garden

      Routes with this trail

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      7 Reviews & Comments

      rockystumpy rockystumpy
      I wish I would have read these comments before my ride. This shouldn't be listed as a trail. All the trails in this area are excellent and well done, I never imagined this. Avoid this trail.
      breta360 breta360
      Rode it downhill today. The trail description is VERY accurate. The top/beginning section doesn’t really exist but trust Trailforks. After the steep scramble hike/bike down the hill (approx 200 yds) the trail appears and although not used much, it is totally rideable and fun.
      jannkm
      As previously stated - this trail doesn't really exist. There is a cairn that may mark where the trail was/is, but in early May with all the grasses and flowers in - the trail seemed just barely existent to my eyes. The route looks steep, and I would not consider where it was going to be a blue. I am also not sure if you would be able to follow the trail past what I saw from the top.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Clouds located?
      Clouds is located in Sage Hills, Wenatchee, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sage Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.43861, -120.42988.
      ▼ How hard is Clouds?
      Clouds is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Clouds?
      Clouds has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 647 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,027 ft to 3,655 ft.
      ▼ Is Clouds a point to point trail?
      Clouds is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Clouds?
      Clouds is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Clouds?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Clouds. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Clouds? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Clouds are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Clouds?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Clouds. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Clouds?
      Clouds is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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