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1.5 miles
Distance
836 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:22:32
Avg time
732 ft
Altitude change
4,418 ft
Altitude min
5,150 ft
Altitude max
4,418 ft
Altitude start
5,150 ft
Altitude end
9.192%
Grade
-28.192%
Grade max
53.217%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,279 ft
Distance down
73 ft
Distance flat
00:22:32
Avg time

Ryan Cabin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Kettle Crest
    Republic, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #159069 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #306233 in Trail Running
    • #317002 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

One of the trails that connects up to the Kettle Crest. Better as a climb.

Makes a nice loop if ridden as Old Stage from East to Kettle Crest, North on Crest, down Stickpin, up Ryan Cabin, South on Kettle Crest back to Old Stage, down Old Stage back to trailhead.

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Local Trail Association

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Ryan Cabin Trail Reports

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Jun 29, 2025 @ 7:47pm
Jun 29, 2025
logged out as of 6/25/25
Jul 10, 2023 @ 1:03pm
Jul 10, 2023
Hiked Ryan Cabin/Crest/Stickpin loop 7/8. Ryan Cabin has little brush and has been logged out. Crest (Ryan cabin to stickpin) has significant...
Sep 6, 2020 @ 10:00am
Sep 6, 2020
USFS did work on the trail, good shape
Jul 12, 2019 @ 9:02am
Jul 12, 2019
Very overgrown and getting little apparent use. Several blowdowns, and numerous places where the trail has gotten so faint as to require slowing...
Sep 26, 2018 @ 10:38pm
Sep 26, 2018
Definitely a hard uphill in terms of rocky trail.
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        Directions to ryan-cabin trailhead (48.761239, -118.435053)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ryan Cabin

        Where is Ryan Cabin located?
        Ryan Cabin is located in North Kettle Crest, Republic, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Kettle Crest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.76124, -118.43505.
        How hard is Ryan Cabin?
        Ryan Cabin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.192%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Ryan Cabin?
        Ryan Cabin has 836 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,418 ft to 5,150 ft.
        Is Ryan Cabin a point to point trail?
        Ryan Cabin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Ryan Cabin?
        Ryan Cabin is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Ryan Cabin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ryan Cabin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Ryan Cabin?
        Ryan Cabin is best visited during: June - October.
        How do I access Ryan Cabin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ryan Cabin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Ryan Cabin?
        The estimated time to ride Ryan Cabin is approximately 23 minutes. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Ryan Cabin?
        Ryan Cabin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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