more stats
1,877 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:56
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
2,314 ft
Altitude min
2,444 ft
Altitude max
2,444 ft
Altitude start
2,320 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-36%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
259 ft
Distance climb
1,440 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:01:56
Avg time

RIP Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manastash Ridge Trails
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96563 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107770 in Trail Running
    • #323027 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,601 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,402 in Trail Running
    • #7,855 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Melinda Hughes, WDFW Wenas Wildlife Area Manager

Not a black other than for speed There is a compression near the bottom that might make you think about touching the brakes! Green trail tread, blue corners, black speed!

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 40 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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RIP Line Trail Reports

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Sep 22, 2026 @ 7:52am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 22, 2026
Not approved
A bit overgrown but rideable.
Oct 3, 2024 @ 4:26pm
Oct 3, 2024
 reporter Dry and riding well. Marbles this fall make some parts spicy!
Apr 1, 2024 @ 12:00am
Apr 1, 2024
 reporter Cove Road Trailhead will be closed April 1-3 for construction work on the KRD canal. The area accessing Boy Scout, IMBY, Wildcat, Cheeky Buggar,...
Mar 29, 2024 @ 8:05pm
Mar 29, 2024
Mar 24, 2024 @ 7:29am
Mar 24, 2024
 reporter Soils are saturated after the recent rain. Please stay off of the trails.
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on Oct 3, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      kdwight kdwight
      No, you won’t die. RIP 80’s hair bands and mullets. Ride like Billy Ray and scream lyrics from Ratt. One big compression at the bottom will test your ability to stay off the brakes. Do it. Your sister told me you were tough.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is RIP Line located?
      RIP Line is located in Manastash Ridge Trails, Ellensburg, Washington, United States. It is part of the Manastash Ridge Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.95715, -120.64065.
      ▼ How hard is RIP Line?
      RIP Line is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for RIP Line?
      RIP Line has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,314 ft to 2,444 ft.
      ▼ Is RIP Line a point to point trail?
      RIP Line is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is RIP Line?
      RIP Line is 1,877 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on RIP Line?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on RIP Line. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access RIP Line? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to RIP Line are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride RIP Line?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride RIP Line. The trail is 1,877 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is RIP Line?
      RIP Line is a very popular trail. There have been 319 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 293 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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