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3.1 miles
Distance
752 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:33:06
Avg time
710 ft
Altitude change
4,313 ft
Altitude min
5,023 ft
Altitude max
4,313 ft
Altitude start
5,023 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,896 ft
Distance down
1,690 ft
Distance flat
00:33:06
Avg time
Mad River (Upper) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaMad River - Entiat
Plain, Washington -
Ref Number#1409.1
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 100 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#153165 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #91204 in E-Biking
- #305670 in Trail Running
- #296344 in Hiking
- #3508 in Dirtbiking
- #20160 in Horseback
- #1433 in Observed Trials
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State Ranking#2,595 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
- #1,120 in E-Biking
- #7,417 in Trail Running
- #7,471 in Hiking
- #233 in Dirtbiking
- #569 in Horseback
- #83 in Observed Trials
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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 RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerUSFS
This trail offers access to the Mad Lake and Blue Creek areas, including four lakes and many high elevation meadows. The seasonal closure usually ends around mid-July, depending upon trail conditions. The area one-quarter mile on each side of the trail is closed to off trail travel by motorbikes and mountain bike.
The upper Mad River Trail begins at Maverick Saddle and ends at the junction of Trail #1429 and Trail #1408. The upper Mad River has a seasonal closure in place. This trail is closed to stock, mountain bikes and motorcycles until posted. The trail will be posted open when the snow melts and the trail dries. This date varies from year to year. Contact the Entiat Ranger Station for the latest conditions at 509 784-4700
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 1 rides
- 24 miles avg distance
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- 27 rides
- Last: Jul 16, 2026
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Directions to mad-river-upper trailhead
(47.844190, -120.602570)
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Dec 31, 2024 , Plain
Routes with this trail
21 miles • 2,765 ft • 5 •
This is a good intro to Entiat riding. Not much hike-a-bike. The road up maverick saddle is pretty rough,...
★ 2.0 • 10 miles • 1,715 ft • 4 • Loop •
Never ridden, no idea if this is a good route. Looks like a fun intermediate ride.
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