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5.8 miles
Distance
2,750 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
03:29:38
Avg time
2,679 ft
Altitude change
3,887 ft
Altitude min
6,636 ft
Altitude max
3,957 ft
Altitude start
6,637 ft
Altitude end
8.7%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
51.3%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
2,018 ft
Distance down
784 ft
Distance flat
03:29:38
Avg time

Northway Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crystal Mountain Resort
    Greenwater, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59878 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1706 in Trail Running
    • #89311 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    July - October
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

One of the lesser used trails in the highway 410 corridor, Northway climbs from within the timbered area off of Crystal Mountain Parkway to the peak where the Gondola lands. Being the only trail in the 410 system that can't be shuttled, Northway provides a unique experience. The trail is multi use and shared with hikers, equestrians, and uphill and downhill traffic, ride like there may be uphill traffic around the next corner, because there might be.

Some ride Crystal as a loop, either up or down Northway, and through the ski area. Others do Northway as an out and back.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 18 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 25, 2026 @ 1:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 25, 2026
 tree down
Jul 12, 2026 @ 9:05am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 12, 2026
 Just one tree down. I cut it once but it needs another cut. 2 miles from the bottom
Jul 11, 2025 @ 8:54am
Jul 11, 2025
 One downed tree above the old trail junction. Getting brushy up high.
Jun 15, 2025 @ 5:34am
Jun 15, 2025
 snow on the trail around 5,400 and just before you reach the first lookout.
Aug 25, 2024 @ 2:12pm
Aug 25, 2024
 Pretty good condition after the rains, hero dirt in some places with some muddy spots. "horsed up" in a few places from the RAGNAR trail running...
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
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        Directions to northway trailhead (46.957870, -121.479370)
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        Riding Northway at Crystal
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        0:22 | 228 | Jul 26, 2020 , Greenwater

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Northway

        ▼ Where is Northway located?
        Northway is located in Crystal Mountain Resort, Greenwater, Washington, United States. It is part of the Crystal Mountain Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.95787, -121.47937.
        ▼ How hard is Northway?
        Northway is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Northway?
        Northway has 2,750 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,887 ft to 6,636 ft.
        ▼ Is Northway a point to point trail?
        Northway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Northway?
        Northway is 5.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Northway?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Northway. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Northway?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Northway are:
        • September (4 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • July (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Northway? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Northway are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Northway?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 58 minutes to ride Northway. The trail is 5.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Northway?
        Northway is a moderately popular trail. There have been 177 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 173 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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