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4,823 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-425 ft
Descent
00:20:36
Avg time
-413 ft
Altitude change
2,558 ft
Altitude min
2,985 ft
Altitude max
2,971 ft
Altitude start
2,559 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-39.1%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
3,799 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:20:36
Avg time

Sandstone Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Teanaway Community Forest
    Cle Elum, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113831 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #382122 in Trail Running
    • #375580 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,931 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #8,432 in Trail Running
    • #8,411 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Sandstone Down is a 4,823 ft moderately popular blue difficulty mixed trail located near Cle Elum Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Sandstone Down Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 6:07pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 15, 2026
Such a cool trail. Great condition after the rain!
Apr 17, 2023 @ 3:24pm
Apr 17, 2023
reporter Trails near Teanaway Campground are still too wet. Higher elevation trails in that area are snow covered. Join the May in the Way Work Party from...
Sep 16, 2021 @ 4:26pm
Sep 16, 2021
reporter DNR and TNC lands have reopened. It is still dry, but this weekends rain will help!
Sep 15, 2021 @ 12:00pm
Sep 15, 2021
Teanaway trails open as of 09/15/21.
Sep 6, 2021 @ 9:08pm
Sep 6, 2021
Trails closed due to Fire Hazard. Please ride / hike elsewhere
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on Sep 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      mmudry
      I may have missed some more fun lines on the slabs but the well trodded route seems to avoid most of the rock. My hunch is this area is used more by equestrians, as all I saw were horse prints and cow paddies in this zone.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandstone Down located?
      Sandstone Down is located in Teanaway Community Forest, Cle Elum, Washington, United States. It is part of the Teanaway Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.29831, -120.88625.
      ▼ How hard is Sandstone Down?
      Sandstone Down is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandstone Down?
      Sandstone Down has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 425 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,558 ft to 2,985 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandstone Down a point to point trail?
      Sandstone Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Sandstone Down?
      Sandstone Down is 4,823 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandstone Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandstone Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandstone Down?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sandstone Down are:
      • February (2 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sandstone Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandstone Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandstone Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Sandstone Down. The trail is 4,823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandstone Down?
      Sandstone Down is a moderately popular trail. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 39 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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