more stats
3,520 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
959 ft
Altitude min
1,029 ft
Altitude max
1,004 ft
Altitude start
988 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-34.3%
Grade max
14.1%
Grade min
1,532 ft
Distance climb
1,391 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:10:16
Avg time

Lonesome Juniper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4136 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32958 in E-Biking
    • #103060 in Trail Running
    • #84308 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #123 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #521 in E-Biking
    • #3,315 in Trail Running
    • #3,230 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

This is a popular trail that goes by the "Lonesome Juniper", a popular destination for hikers. A grunty short climb gets you to the top of the mesa where there's great views and a few short rocky sections. Connects to Half Pipe.

Access Info

Access via Trunkline and The Plunge trailks.

Disclaimer

On land owned by Whitman College. Use at own risk.

Tags
Rock gardensRockyViews

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Lonesome Juniper Trail Reports

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Oct 22, 2026 @ 9:09am (America/Boise)
Oct 22, 2026
Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:13am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
The trail has been cleared of weed growth and is ready to ride.
Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:08am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
The trail has been cleared of weeds and is ready to ride.
Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:21am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 4, 2026
Rode on 7/2 and everything is pretty burnt to a crisp but it rode fine
Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:26pm (America/Boise)
Jun 16, 2026
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on Oct 22, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lonesome-juniper trailhead (46.037430, -118.921600)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lonesome Juniper located?
      Lonesome Juniper is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.03743, -118.9216.
      ▼ How hard is Lonesome Juniper?
      Lonesome Juniper is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lonesome Juniper?
      Lonesome Juniper has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 959 ft to 1,029 ft.
      ▼ Is Lonesome Juniper a point to point trail?
      Lonesome Juniper is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lonesome Juniper?
      Lonesome Juniper is 3,520 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lonesome Juniper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lonesome Juniper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lonesome Juniper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lonesome Juniper are:
      • March (6 activities)
      • November (4 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lonesome Juniper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lonesome Juniper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lonesome Juniper?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Lonesome Juniper. The trail is 3,520 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lonesome Juniper?
      Lonesome Juniper is a very popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 104 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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