more stats
837 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
-30 ft
Altitude change
2,323 ft
Altitude min
2,359 ft
Altitude max
2,359 ft
Altitude start
2,329 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
8.3%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
489 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time

Rocket Surgery Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115587 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88648 in E-Biking
    • #298089 in Trail Running
    • #80552 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Wallride
  • Year Opened
    2020

Rocket Surgery, a lot of single features built over the years, are now one awesome trail Using bits of old trails and a bit of new trail, riders can experience some old school 90's free ride fun! Some sections require the precision of...you guessed it, a rocket surgeon, a lot of rock and a lot of rollin'!

Access Info

Rocket Surgery begins towards the end of Pop Rocks, about 150 feet before Pop Rocks crosses Commitment issues.

Disclaimer

Look at sections of trail before riding.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Rocket Surgery Trail Reports

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Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Sep 25, 2026 @ 12:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Sep 29, 2025 @ 8:21pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 29, 2025
 Very over grown at the moment and hard to follow. Would love to give this some love.
Apr 9, 2025 @ 11:06am
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Feb 25, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rocket Surgery located?
      Rocket Surgery is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.69028, -117.33945.
      ▼ How hard is Rocket Surgery?
      Rocket Surgery is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rocket Surgery?
      Rocket Surgery has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,323 ft to 2,359 ft.
      ▼ Is Rocket Surgery a point to point trail?
      Yes, Rocket Surgery is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rocket Surgery?
      Rocket Surgery is 837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rocket Surgery?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rocket Surgery. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rocket Surgery?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rocket Surgery are:
      • April (7 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Rocket Surgery? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rocket Surgery are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rocket Surgery?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Rocket Surgery. The trail is 837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rocket Surgery?
      Rocket Surgery is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 240 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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