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9.0 miles
Distance
2,425 ft
Climb
-3,006 ft
Descent
01:50:37
Avg time
-581 ft
Altitude change
5,866 ft
Altitude min
7,139 ft
Altitude max
6,726 ft
Altitude start
6,145 ft
Altitude end
-1.2%
Grade
-64.3%
Grade max
44.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
446 ft
Distance flat
01:50:37
Avg time
Devils Backbone Trail Details
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Activities
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaMad River - Entiat
Plain, Washington -
Ref Number#1448
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#103094 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #113564 in E-Biking
- #297891 in Trail Running
- #290154 in Hiking
- #3162 in Dirtbiking
- #19743 in Horseback
- #251 in Observed Trials
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State Ranking#1,730 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
- #1,384 in E-Biking
- #7,253 in Trail Running
- #7,357 in Hiking
- #200 in Dirtbiking
- #553 in Horseback
- #4 in Observed Trials
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUSFS
This route traverses the crest of Devil’s Backbone and provides outstanding viewing opportunities. Campsites with water are located at Handy Springs and Windy Camp. The trail has some steep rocky switchbacks and a few steep grades. For the most part it is an easy ride, but some sections require an experienced rider. This trail is maintained annually.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to devils-backbone-trail trailhead
(47.939930, -120.419260)
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Jul 19, 2020 , Plain
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4 Reviews & Comments
NotoriousMAT
We road about 4 miles and turned around. I broke my long standing rule; don't ride moto trails. Deeply rutted and too narrow to pedal the up. Deeply rutted and too narrow to enjoy the down due to pedal strikes. It looks epic on a map, but if you love mountain biking you won't love this trail.
Rbeukema
Amazing views, spectacular location. Not easy. Even if you start at a trailhead. I’d say East to west is the only way to do this as Stormy Mtn going up would be terrible. After the turn to Pot Peak Trail, the riding is thrilling with a tali’s descent. Unfortunately, the next two hill to 4 mile ridge are mostly walked by mortals who are self propelled, that’s only a couple miles but worthy of walking shoes. Despite this, it’s a classic trail, made for motos. That is if you like staring at Glacier Peak, the EnchantmentS and even Mt Rainier.
pwillard
Most folks ride the west end of DB trail then drop down the long descent on Pot Peak Trail.
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