more stats
4,367 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-487 ft
Descent
00:10:19
Avg time
-481 ft
Altitude change
2,101 ft
Altitude min
2,581 ft
Altitude max
2,581 ft
Altitude start
2,100 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-39.9%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
184 ft
Distance climb
3,911 ft
Distance down
269 ft
Distance flat
00:10:19
Avg time

Deep Thought Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #44180 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32262 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2018

Deep Thought is a technical descending trail that flows through rock gardens and single track. there are many blind rollers, please look before riding sections. There are two drops, not huck to flats, they have landings and are meant to hit with some speed.

Access Info

The entrance is about 70ft to the south west of the top of upchuck.

Disclaimer

Look at obstacles before attempting them.

Trail Supporters

  • Tim Schlosser
    Builder
  • Alexey Florianovich
    Builder
  • Jake Buell
    Builder
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 576 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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on Aug 30, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.2 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      4.3 ★★★★★
      15 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
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      3 ★ 13%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      just-another-basic-bitch just-another-basic-bitch
      If you want to become a better rider you ride the Shields side of Beacon. This side of the hill has need a "stout" blue trail that facilitates rider progression for a long time. A perfect trail to get riders more comfortable with the distinct terrain that is Shields and ready them for the more challenging trails near by such as the Zipper and Brain Damage.
      OakyAfterbirth
      I agree it could be a blue if the obstacle had ride around but one ride around was blocked by branches and I didn't see the other. Very tech trail but was expecting something similar to Commitment issues as far as difficulty.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Deep Thought located?
      Deep Thought is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.6937, -117.33464.
      ▼ How hard is Deep Thought?
      Deep Thought is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deep Thought?
      Deep Thought has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 487 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,101 ft to 2,581 ft.
      ▼ Is Deep Thought a point to point trail?
      Yes, Deep Thought is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Deep Thought?
      Deep Thought is 4,367 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deep Thought?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Deep Thought. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Deep Thought? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deep Thought are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Deep Thought?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Deep Thought. The trail is 4,367 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Deep Thought?
      Deep Thought is a very popular trail. There have been 3,446 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,682 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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