more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-925 ft
Descent
00:12:56
Avg time
-924 ft
Altitude change
1,337 ft
Altitude min
2,261 ft
Altitude max
2,261 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
3.3%
Grade min
112 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:12:56
Avg time

The Couch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Beezley Hill
    Ephrata, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #32216 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

A destination trail in the Beezley Hill trail system. Access via the long gravel grind up the Tower Road or ride up Lazy Boy (The couch) and connect into Gondor / Mars Attacks / Snake Charmer.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 223 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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The Couch Trail Reports

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Mar 22, 2026 @ 9:35pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 7, 2026 @ 8:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 7, 2026
 Nice and dry
Dec 20, 2025 @ 4:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 20, 2025
 Widespread mud over the whole hill. Go early while it's frozen or go home.
Dec 6, 2025 @ 7:26pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 6, 2025
 A bit muddy at the top
Oct 19, 2025 @ 1:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 19, 2025
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Status:
on Mar 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (15 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      4.6 ★★★★★
      15 Ratings
      5 ★ 73%
      4 ★ 20%
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      2 ★ 7%
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      schweatyschwinn schweatyschwinn
      It doesn't get much better than this trail.
      bizango-x bizango-x
      This is probably my favorite trail at Beezly. The mid and lower parts are particularly fun.
      CountMittens
      The sign at the trailhead lists it as Black, not Blue.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Couch located?
      The Couch is located in Beezley Hill, Ephrata, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beezley Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.30925, -119.60192.
      ▼ How hard is The Couch?
      The Couch is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Couch?
      The Couch has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 925 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,337 ft to 2,261 ft.
      ▼ Is The Couch a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Couch is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Couch?
      The Couch is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Couch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Couch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Couch?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Couch are:
      • March (29 activities)
      • October (20 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access The Couch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Couch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Couch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride The Couch. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Couch?
      The Couch is a very popular trail. There have been 1,048 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,068 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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