more stats
3,865 ft
Distance
-313 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
-313 ft
Altitude change
4,566 ft
Altitude min
4,879 ft
Altitude max
4,879 ft
Altitude start
4,567 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-26.9%
Grade max
-1.6%
Grade min
3,865 ft
Distance down
00:03:40
Avg time

L' Upper 290 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Spokane
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #6224 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25556 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #161 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #403 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Section from 130 below the campground. Machine built and fast. Starting in spring/summer 2023 this trail will be a 1-way, downhill only, bikes only trail. New signs will be installed.

Tags
BermsMachine-built

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 82 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 426 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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L' Upper 290 Trail Reports

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on Jul 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.29 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is L' Upper 290 located?
      L' Upper 290 is located in Mount Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mount Spokane trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.91352, -117.10711.
      ▼ How hard is L' Upper 290?
      L' Upper 290 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for L' Upper 290?
      The trail has 313 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,566 ft to 4,879 ft.
      ▼ Is L' Upper 290 a point to point trail?
      Yes, L' Upper 290 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is L' Upper 290?
      L' Upper 290 is 3,865 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on L' Upper 290?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on L' Upper 290. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride L' Upper 290?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride L' Upper 290 are:
      • June (58 activities)
      • July (57 activities)
      • August (47 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access L' Upper 290? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to L' Upper 290 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride L' Upper 290?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride L' Upper 290. The trail is 3,865 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is L' Upper 290?
      L' Upper 290 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,402 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,510 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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