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746 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-82 ft
Descent
00:00:55
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
2,235 ft
Altitude min
2,311 ft
Altitude max
2,311 ft
Altitude start
2,240 ft
Altitude end
-9.539%
Grade
-28.796%
Grade max
13.502%
Grade min
126 ft
Distance climb
460 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat
00:00:55
Avg time
The Yard Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBeacon Hill
Spokane, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerEvergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance
Lots of tight corners and switchbacks making it for a more challenging descent and climb than the Upchuck route.
Access Info
Accessed off of Disorderly Conduct and Tiny Tots for a descent down to Upchuck. For climbing, peel off of Upchuck after crossing the gully.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 9 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 367 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 3,457 rides
- Last: Jul 2, 2026
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Directions to the-yard trailhead
(47.699760, -117.323830)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Yard
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Where is The Yard located?
The Yard is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.69976, -117.32383.
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How hard is The Yard?
The Yard is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.539%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for The Yard?
The Yard has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 82 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,235 ft to 2,311 ft.
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Is The Yard a point to point trail?
The Yard is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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