more stats
4.6 miles
Distance
1,771 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:53:54
Avg time
1,768 ft
Altitude change
2,725 ft
Altitude min
4,493 ft
Altitude max
2,725 ft
Altitude start
4,491 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
43.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
354 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:53:54
Avg time

Moonshine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mica Peak Conservation Area
    Mica, Washington
  • AKA
    Mica Mainline, MPCA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 75 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Spokane County Parks

Easement road from Belmont Trailhead to Conservation Area Boundry and access road to start Lower and Upper Silicate Slide and dead ends at what will be the connnector to The Park connecting to the Mica to Liberty Lake trail..

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Moonshine Trail Reports

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Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 9, 2026
 One tree down just before the creek crossing near the top. Pretty overgrown in that section as well.
Apr 10, 2025 @ 5:16pm
Apr 10, 2025
 Great dirt. Low enough to avoid snow patches, which are just a bit higher and before lower silicate slide trailhead. There are also patches on...
May 29, 2024 @ 10:42am
May 29, 2024
May 13, 2024 @ 7:54am
May 13, 2024
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Aug 3, 2023 @ 5:58pm
Aug 3, 2023
 Sunday school trail is pretty good. A bit dusty, but solid. Much better shape than upper silicate.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Moonshine located?
      Moonshine is located in Mica Peak Conservation Area, Mica, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mica Peak Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57469, -117.13558.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moonshine?
      Moonshine has 1,771 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,725 ft to 4,493 ft.
      ▼ Is Moonshine a point to point trail?
      Moonshine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Moonshine?
      Moonshine is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moonshine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Moonshine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Moonshine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moonshine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Moonshine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 54 minutes to ride Moonshine. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Moonshine?
      Moonshine is a very popular trail. There have been 657 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 611 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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