more stats
3,169 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:08:27
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
420 ft
Altitude min
441 ft
Altitude max
431 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
1,184 ft
Distance climb
974 ft
Distance down
935 ft
Distance flat
00:08:27
Avg time

Ephemeral Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50250 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105372 in Trail Running
    • #116434 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #833 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,347 in Trail Running
    • #3,964 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Snohomish County

A fun and twisty trail with a few rooty sections and short punchy climbs.

Tags
RootyTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 266 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 2,586 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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on Oct 19, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.05 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ephemeral trailhead (47.782200, -122.097240)

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      Aug 2, 2019 @ 8:27am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ephemeral located?
      Ephemeral is located in Paradise Valley Conservation Area, Maltby, Washington, United States. It is part of the Paradise Valley Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.7822, -122.09724.
      ▼ How hard is Ephemeral?
      Ephemeral is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ephemeral?
      Ephemeral has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 420 ft to 441 ft.
      ▼ Is Ephemeral a point to point trail?
      Ephemeral is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ephemeral?
      Ephemeral is 3,169 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ephemeral?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ephemeral. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ephemeral?
      Ephemeral is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Ephemeral? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ephemeral are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ephemeral?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Ephemeral. The trail is 3,169 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ephemeral?
      Ephemeral is a very popular trail. There have been 8,350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,279 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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