more stats
404 ft
Distance
-26 ft
Descent
00:00:20
Avg time
-26 ft
Altitude change
773 ft
Altitude min
800 ft
Altitude max
800 ft
Altitude start
774 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-10.1%
Grade max
299 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:00:20
Avg time

sidewhale Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #226993 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95505 in E-Biking
    • #436183 in Trail Running
    • #71080 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,566 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,174 in E-Biking
    • #8,835 in Trail Running
    • #2,854 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A short trail that connects Whale's Back to Sideways

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 10 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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sidewhale Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:18am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
 The trail has been cleared of weed growth and is ready to ride.
Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
 The trail has been cleared of weeds and is ready to ride.
Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
 Trail has been cleared of weeds and is ready to ride.
Jun 16, 2026 @ 5:49am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 16, 2026
 Wildfire burn 06/14/26 area totally denude of vegetation.
Aug 29, 2025 @ 12:11pm
Aug 29, 2025
 Trail is now cleared of summer weed growth and ready to ride.
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on Sep 3, 2026
Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is sidewhale located?
      sidewhale is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.04845, -118.9189.
      ▼ How hard is sidewhale?
      sidewhale is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for sidewhale?
      The trail has 26 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 773 ft to 800 ft.
      ▼ Is sidewhale a point to point trail?
      sidewhale is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is sidewhale?
      sidewhale is 404 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on sidewhale?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on sidewhale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride sidewhale?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride sidewhale are:
      • September (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access sidewhale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to sidewhale are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride sidewhale?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride sidewhale. The trail is 404 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is sidewhale?
      sidewhale is a very popular trail. There have been 22 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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