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2,500 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:05:33
Avg time
74 ft
Altitude change
2,135 ft
Altitude min
2,219 ft
Altitude max
2,138 ft
Altitude start
2,211 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-5.2%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance climb
472 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:05:33
Avg time

Myth Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #57629 in E-Biking
    • #16187 in Trail Running
    • #80476 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance

Myth traverses across southeast Beacon, several descending trails on the Shields and Esmeralda side finish on Myth which then allows riders to make it back to the towers, or the Shields and Esmeralda trail heads. This is a xc style trail with a few rock gardens and punchy little climbs.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to myth trailhead (47.689040, -117.335300)
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        Oct 21, 2013 @ 2:02pm
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        Beacon Hill - Myth (and wrong turns!)
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        148 | Apr 25, 2025 , Spokane

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Myth

        ▼ Where is Myth located?
        Myth is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.68904, -117.3353.
        ▼ How hard is Myth?
        Myth is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Myth?
        Myth has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,135 ft to 2,219 ft.
        ▼ How long is Myth?
        Myth is 2,500 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Myth?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Myth. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Myth?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Myth are:
        • August (62 activities)
        • June (43 activities)
        • May (42 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Myth? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Myth are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Myth?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Myth. The trail is 2,500 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Myth?
        Myth is a very popular trail. There have been 2,224 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,169 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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