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3.4 miles
Distance
904 ft
Climb
-956 ft
Descent
00:56:35
Avg time
-52 ft
Altitude change
1,762 ft
Altitude min
2,650 ft
Altitude max
1,844 ft
Altitude start
1,791 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-56.5%
Grade max
45.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
584 ft
Distance flat
00:56:35
Avg time

Crank Train Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wenas Wildlife Area
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60308 in Trail Running
    • #61005 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Late Spring Mid Fall
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2016

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Crank Train is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ellensburg Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a hard overall physical rating with a 904 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 56 minutes to complete this trail.

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Jul 19, 2019 @ 10:59pm
Jul 19, 2019
 Climb is loose and rocky, but rideable. Downhill starts with awesome tech/rock features but then the trail becomes annoyingly overgrown. Could be...
Jun 23, 2019 @ 7:14am
Jun 23, 2019
 Pretty overgrown, I couldn't tell where the downhill was after the first section of rock features. NEEDS RIDERS AND LOVE!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Crank Train

        ▼ Where is Crank Train located?
        Crank Train is located in Wenas Wildlife Area, Ellensburg, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wenas Wildlife Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.73525, -120.49373.
        ▼ How hard is Crank Train?
        Crank Train is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crank Train?
        Crank Train has 904 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 956 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,762 ft to 2,650 ft.
        ▼ Is Crank Train a point to point trail?
        Yes, Crank Train is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Crank Train?
        Crank Train is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crank Train?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Crank Train. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crank Train?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crank Train are:
        • February (8 activities)
        • July (4 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Crank Train? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crank Train are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Crank Train?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Crank Train. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Crank Train?
        Crank Train is a very popular trail. There have been 92 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 98 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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