more stats
1,351 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-151 ft
Descent
00:00:49
Avg time
-149 ft
Altitude change
2,379 ft
Altitude min
2,528 ft
Altitude max
2,528 ft
Altitude start
2,379 ft
Altitude end
-10.999%
Grade
-20.437%
Grade max
5.759%
Grade min
38 ft
Distance climb
1,313 ft
Distance down
00:00:49
Avg time

Scared Stiff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manastash Ridge Trails
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75494 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113601 in Trail Running
    • #84977 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,269 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,526 in Trail Running
    • #3,239 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Melinda Hughes, WDFW Wenas Wildlife Area Manager

Not a black other than for speed You might want to touch the brakes but try not to!

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 36 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Scared Stiff Trail Reports

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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.
Mar 16, 2024 @ 10:53am
Mar 16, 2024
 reporter Variable surface. Loess soils RUT EASILY. Do not ride soft spots. Walk them and stomp ruts others left. Leave NO trace.
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on Oct 3, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Jeffbcravens68 Jeffbcravens68
      Not sure why it has a black rating. It’s a steeper shortcut to bypass a piece of Chest Pains. Let’s put some jumps on it!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Scared Stiff located?
      Scared Stiff 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 46.95712, -120.64356.
      ▼ How hard is Scared Stiff?
      Scared Stiff is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.999%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Scared Stiff?
      Scared Stiff has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 151 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,379 ft to 2,528 ft.
      ▼ Is Scared Stiff a point to point trail?
      Scared Stiff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Scared Stiff?
      Scared Stiff is 1,351 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Scared Stiff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Scared Stiff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Scared Stiff?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Scared Stiff are:
      • July (6 activities)
      • May (5 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Scared Stiff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Scared Stiff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Scared Stiff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Scared Stiff. The trail is 1,351 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Scared Stiff?
      Scared Stiff is a very popular trail. There have been 280 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 280 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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