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2.0 miles
Distance
77 ft
Climb
-1,305 ft
Descent
00:18:06
Avg time
-1,228 ft
Altitude change
4,370 ft
Altitude min
5,598 ft
Altitude max
5,598 ft
Altitude start
4,370 ft
Altitude end
-11.823%
Grade
-40.896%
Grade max
19.046%
Grade min
762 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
452 ft
Distance flat
00:18:06
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Stickpin Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Kettle Crest
    Republic, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #179218 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #302995 in Trail Running
    • #314240 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

One of the trails that connects up to the Kettle Crest. Better as a descent.

Makes a nice loop if ridden as Old Stage from East to Kettle Crest, North on Crest, down Stickpin, up Ryan Cabin, South on Kettle Crest back to Old Stage, down Old Stage back to trailhead.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 29, 2025 @ 7:47pm
Jun 29, 2025
logged out as of 6/25/25
Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:52am
Aug 14, 2023
Jul 10, 2023 @ 1:11pm
Jul 10, 2023
 20+ trees down.
Jul 10, 2023 @ 1:03pm
Jul 10, 2023
 Hiked Ryan Cabin/Crest/Stickpin loop 7/8. Ryan Cabin has little brush and has been logged out. Crest (Ryan cabin to stickpin) has significant...
Sep 6, 2020 @ 10:00am
Sep 6, 2020
 Areas of over grown vegetation
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        Directions to stickpin trailhead (48.754710, -118.470855)
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        Ryan Cabin/Stickpin Trail Loop
        ★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 1,770 ft • 5 •
        The Trail actually refers to two trails, the Ryan Trail and the Trail. This area was logged 30 years ago...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stickpin

        ▼ Where is Stickpin located?
        Stickpin is located in North Kettle Crest, Republic, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Kettle Crest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.75471, -118.47086.
        ▼ How hard is Stickpin?
        Stickpin is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.823%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stickpin?
        Stickpin has 77 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,305 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,370 ft to 5,598 ft.
        ▼ Is Stickpin a point to point trail?
        Stickpin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Stickpin?
        Stickpin is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stickpin?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Stickpin. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stickpin?
        Stickpin is best visited during: June - October.
        ▼ How do I access Stickpin? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stickpin are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Stickpin?
        The estimated time to ride Stickpin is approximately 18 minutes. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Stickpin?
        Stickpin is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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