more stats
548 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
974 ft
High Point
64 ft
Altitude change
909 ft
Altitude min
909 ft
Altitude start
974 ft
Altitude end
11.8%
Grade
1.6%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance climb

Smooth Move Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #301777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #94204 in E-Biking
    • #293216 in Trail Running
    • #285658 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,690 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,153 in E-Biking
    • #7,157 in Trail Running
    • #7,251 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No

This trail provides a smoother and more gentle way to climb up to Fenceline from Sideways and to access higher terrain (Scenic Loop trail, etc.). It's also a fun, flowy descent.

Disclaimer

On land owned by Whitman College - use at own risk.

Tags
Wet weather friendly
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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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.
Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:26pm (America/Boise)
Jun 16, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Smooth Move located?
      Smooth Move is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.04492, -118.91192.
      ▼ How hard is Smooth Move?
      Smooth Move is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Smooth Move?
      Smooth Move has 63 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 909 ft to 974 ft.
      ▼ Is Smooth Move a point to point trail?
      Smooth Move is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Smooth Move?
      Smooth Move is 548 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Smooth Move?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Smooth Move. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Smooth Move?
      Smooth Move is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Smooth Move? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Smooth Move are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Smooth Move?
      Smooth Move is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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