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2,211 ft
Distance
-259 ft
Descent
2,267 ft
High Point
-262 ft
Altitude change
2,005 ft
Altitude min
2,267 ft
Altitude start
2,005 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-43.3%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
1,929 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat

Ghostly Laughter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #184631 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65700 in E-Biking
    • #90121 in Trail Running
    • #71747 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2025

From Master Blaster or Myth to the Minnehaha Trailhead. A few jumps and some rock slabs.

This trail is rideable from "Scared Cat" to the Minnehaha Park parking.
Most recent trail work 4/10

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 31 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 157 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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Ghostly Laughter Trail Reports

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Mar 20, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 20, 2026
reporter Clear. still some Fire mitigation work to be completed at the bottom
Mar 19, 2026 @ 5:13am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 19, 2026
Large trees down on trail right after an uphill crest. This is just below Scared Cat and the Ghostly Laughter crossing.
Sep 26, 2025 @ 9:21am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 26, 2025
Glass on trail over around rock rolls
Aug 28, 2025 @ 9:13am
Aug 28, 2025
reporter
Jul 11, 2025 @ 7:18am
Jul 11, 2025
reporter Goats and an electric fence right at the end of the trail and in the parking lot.
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        Directions to ghostly-laughter trailhead (47.690470, -117.343970)

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        5,194 ft 3 ft 3 Point to Point Race
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ghostly Laughter

        Where is Ghostly Laughter located?
        Ghostly Laughter is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.69047, -117.34397.
        How hard is Ghostly Laughter?
        Ghostly Laughter is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Ghostly Laughter?
        The trail has 259 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,005 ft to 2,267 ft.
        Is Ghostly Laughter a point to point trail?
        Yes, Ghostly Laughter is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Ghostly Laughter?
        Ghostly Laughter is 2,211 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Ghostly Laughter?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ghostly Laughter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Ghostly Laughter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ghostly Laughter are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Ghostly Laughter?
        Ghostly Laughter is a very popular trail. There have been 444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 461 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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