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587 ft
Distance
-61 ft
Descent
2,133 ft
High Point
-64 ft
Altitude change
2,069 ft
Altitude min
2,133 ft
Altitude start
2,070 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
587 ft
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Smudge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #139837 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #35125 in E-Biking
    • #60171 in Trail Running
    • #36559 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

From Scared Cat finish into Ezzy catch another rock slab and a huck to flat if you wish.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 217 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 521 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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        youtuber Smudge - Beacon Hill - Spokane, WA
        0:35 | 14 | Jun 10, 2026 , Spokane

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        Stage 1 complete now head to Stage 2

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Smudge

        Where is Smudge located?
        Smudge is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.68941, -117.3486.
        How hard is Smudge?
        Smudge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Smudge?
        The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,069 ft to 2,133 ft.
        Is Smudge a point to point trail?
        Smudge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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