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2.9 miles
Distance
352 ft
Climb
-1,260 ft
Descent
00:29:17
Avg time
-907 ft
Altitude change
3,734 ft
Altitude min
4,832 ft
Altitude max
4,832 ft
Altitude start
3,924 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-37%
Grade max
25.8%
Grade min
3,930 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:29:17
Avg time

Hicks Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Taneum Canyon
    Cle Elum, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 90 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #162326 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77467 in E-Biking
    • #384391 in Trail Running
    • #379740 in Hiking
    • #1091 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,769 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,004 in E-Biking
    • #8,448 in Trail Running
    • #8,433 in Hiking
    • #56 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Hicks Traverse is a 3 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cle Elum Washington. This dirtbike/moto primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 352 ft blue climb. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.

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Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 29 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 40 miles avg distance
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  • 14 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Hicks Traverse Trail Reports

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Oct 26, 2026 @ 1:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
1 day
May 10, 2026 @ 7:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 10, 2026
 I cut about a dozen small trees but another dozen of bigger ones still blocking the trail
Jun 19, 2023 @ 4:05am
Jun 19, 2023
 Great conditions but you'll get your feet wet crossing Little creek
May 30, 2023 @ 9:15pm
May 30, 2023
Oct 17, 2021 @ 9:28am
Oct 17, 2021
 Fun descent but a couple annoying short climbs in the first section
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on Oct 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      RedRocket127
      Downhill on a dirt bike was challenging but not extreme, if you try and climb this it is a black or double black depending on conditions. If its wet I would not even attempt to climb this trail without a hard enduro bike and a VERY skilled rider. Its super fun going down!
      tread282 tread282
      Probably could be upgraded to a black trail now. Lots of exposed large off camber roots that can take a knee out instantly (dirt bikes).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hicks Traverse located?
      Hicks Traverse is located in Taneum Canyon, Cle Elum, Washington, United States. It is part of the Taneum Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.13716, -121.09665.
      ▼ How hard is Hicks Traverse?
      Hicks Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hicks Traverse?
      Hicks Traverse has 352 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,260 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,734 ft to 4,832 ft.
      ▼ Is Hicks Traverse a point to point trail?
      Hicks Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hicks Traverse?
      Hicks Traverse is 2.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hicks Traverse?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hicks Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hicks Traverse?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hicks Traverse are:
      • June (3 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Hicks Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hicks Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hicks Traverse?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Hicks Traverse. The trail is 2.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hicks Traverse?
      Hicks Traverse is a very popular trail. There have been 84 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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