more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #54289 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3573 in E-Biking
    • #32583 in Trail Running
    • #49265 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Evergreen 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 351 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 3,510 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
Status:
on Sep 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.33 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to the-yard trailhead (47.699760, -117.323830)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      Beacon Hill - Tiny Tots and The Yard
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      0:28 | 175 | May 2, 2025 , Spokane

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      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.
      How hard is The Yard?
      The Yard is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.539%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      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.
      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.
      How long is The Yard?
      The Yard is 746 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on The Yard?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Yard. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access The Yard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Yard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride The Yard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The Yard. The trail is 746 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is The Yard?
      The Yard is a very popular trail. There have been 21,953 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,643 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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