more stats
2,438 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-51 ft
Descent
00:05:47
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
1,313 ft
Altitude min
1,368 ft
Altitude max
1,359 ft
Altitude start
1,312 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
390 ft
Distance climb
1,670 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:05:47
Avg time

Poltergeist Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beezley Hill
    Ephrata, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78663 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59983 in Trail Running
    • #36477 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

A nice blue xc trail. Works in either direction but best as an exit route at the detention center as that's the direction for the drop. b>Just beware of cyclists traveling in both directions./b> The drop is signed with a small yellow diamond about 10 feet before.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 18 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 126 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Poltergeist located?
      Poltergeist is located in Beezley Hill, Ephrata, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beezley Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.3145, -119.56274.
      ▼ How hard is Poltergeist?
      Poltergeist is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Poltergeist?
      Poltergeist has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 51 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,313 ft to 1,368 ft.
      ▼ Is Poltergeist a point to point trail?
      Poltergeist is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Poltergeist?
      Poltergeist is 2,438 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Poltergeist?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Poltergeist. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Poltergeist?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Poltergeist are:
      • March (15 activities)
      • April (9 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Poltergeist? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Poltergeist are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Poltergeist?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Poltergeist. The trail is 2,438 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Poltergeist?
      Poltergeist is a very popular trail. There have been 868 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 852 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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