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3.1 miles
Distance
752 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:39:20
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
00:39:20
Avg time

Mad River (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Mad River - Entiat
    Plain, Washington
  • Ref Number
    #1409.1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #64780 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69351 in E-Biking
    • #137671 in Trail Running
    • #131793 in Hiking
    • #281 in Dirtbiking
    • #1612 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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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  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 16, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 16, 2026
 All clear. The moto crew has done an excellent job at clearing the down trees.
Jul 17, 2025 @ 10:09pm
Jul 17, 2025
good to moto
Oct 19, 2024 @ 8:52am
Oct 19, 2024
 Gate was closed on the south end. Hiking only. Closed for the season.
Jul 14, 2024 @ 2:05am
Jul 14, 2024
Sep 6, 2023 @ 5:20am
Sep 6, 2023
 Riding great—needs more non motorized wheels on it!
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        Directions to mad-river-upper trailhead (47.844190, -120.602570)

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        Mad River Figure 8
        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,...
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        Mad River + Lost Lake Lollipop
        ★ 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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mad River (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Mad River (Upper) located?
        Mad River (Upper) is located in Mad River - Entiat, Plain, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mad River - Entiat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.84419, -120.60257.
        ▼ How hard is Mad River (Upper)?
        Mad River (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mad River (Upper)?
        Mad River (Upper) has 752 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,313 ft to 5,023 ft.
        ▼ Is Mad River (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Mad River (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mad River (Upper)?
        Mad River (Upper) is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mad River (Upper)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mad River (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mad River (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mad River (Upper) are:
        • September (5 activities)
        • August (4 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Mad River (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mad River (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Mad River (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 52 minutes to ride Mad River (Upper). The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Mad River (Upper)?
        Mad River (Upper) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 198 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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