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3,169 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:08:48
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
00:08:48
Avg time
Ephemeral Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaParadise Valley Conservation Area
Maltby, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonYear round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerSnohomish County
A fun and twisty trail with a few rooty sections and short punchy climbs.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 14 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 198 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 2,392 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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(47.782200, -122.097240)
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Routes with this trail
6 miles • 320 ft • 15 •
Parking lot to -> -> -> -> Big Ring & Little Ring -> -> -> Lloyd -> -> Parking Lot
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ephemeral
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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