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722 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
00:01:35
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
2,506 ft
Altitude min
2,535 ft
Altitude max
2,506 ft
Altitude start
2,533 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
341 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time
Middle Child Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBeacon Hill
Spokane, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#51581 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #14222 in E-Biking
- #101982 in Trail Running
- #101140 in Hiking
- #16695 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#861 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
- #208 in E-Biking
- #3,294 in Trail Running
- #3,608 in Hiking
- #139 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionUphill Primary
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerEvergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance
Great climbing trail if you don't want to use Upchuck to access the Beacon towers. Tight in spots but a fun and shaded climb.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 114 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 1,534 rides
- Last: Oct 24, 2026
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