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3,898 ft
Distance
-238 ft
Descent
00:03:41
Avg time
-238 ft
Altitude change
2,089 ft
Altitude min
2,327 ft
Altitude max
2,327 ft
Altitude start
2,090 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-21.4%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
3,835 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:03:41
Avg time

Short Draw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Saltese Conservation Area
    Liberty Lake, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #18541 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45895 in Trail Running
    • #60594 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April-November
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Spokane County Parks

A fun way to do a shorter loop at Saltese without the big climb all the way up, flowy and fun, with some berms towards the bottom.

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 88 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 394 rides
  • Last: Sep 9, 2026
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Short Draw Trail Reports

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Apr 30, 2026 @ 6:13pm (America/Creston)
Apr 30, 2026
Mar 18, 2026 @ 3:23pm (America/Creston)
Mar 18, 2026
 Dirt is idea.
Apr 10, 2025 @ 1:23pm
Apr 10, 2025
Mar 27, 2025 @ 4:27pm
Mar 27, 2025
 Great dirt! Mud is very minimal right now. Perfect time to ride Saltese.
Apr 17, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Apr 17, 2024
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on Apr 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to short-draw trailhead (47.641650, -117.110690)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        Bartdog29 Bartdog29
        Looks Hot and Dry. I'm originally from Yakima. Nice ride.
        Farmerjosh
        Fun little downhill section, with a few decently steep and tight switchback berms toward the bottom. A few smaller obstacles on the outer edge of the trail in certain spots for kickers too. Dont hike a bike up this, it sucks, and you may get run over.
        dnwilson314 dnwilson314
        This trail has been re-routed due to poor drainage

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Short Draw

        ▼ Where is Short Draw located?
        Short Draw is located in Saltese Conservation Area, Liberty Lake, Washington, United States. It is part of the Saltese Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.64165, -117.11069.
        ▼ How hard is Short Draw?
        Short Draw is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Short Draw?
        The trail has 238 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,089 ft to 2,327 ft.
        ▼ Is Short Draw a point to point trail?
        Short Draw is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Short Draw?
        Short Draw is 3,898 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Short Draw?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Short Draw. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Short Draw?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Short Draw are:
        • June (12 activities)
        • April (12 activities)
        • October (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Short Draw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Short Draw are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Short Draw?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Short Draw. The trail is 3,898 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Short Draw?
        Short Draw is a very popular trail. There have been 1,372 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,502 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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