Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Thompson Ridge Trail
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance -Methow Chapter
since 2019Sponsor - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance - Methow Chapter
since 2019Maintainer
Thompson Ridge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSun Mountain
Winthrop, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (3 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonLate April through late October
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Year Opened2019
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Land ManagerUnited States Forest Service
Thompson Ridge Trail is designed to be ridden clockwise or south to north. Offers nice climbing grade with many view opportunities etc. Mix of open meadows, forested areas and rock outcroppings. Descending off the north end is fast and fun with many options to mix it up. Finish with descending Pete's Dragon and Magpie to the Chickadee TH. The trail itself is not technically difficult but it is physically challenging.
Access Info
Start of the south end of the trail is the intersection of Woodpecker and Goshawk. From Chickadee TH, follow Climb It Change to Thompson Pass, take Pete's Dragon up to intersection of Wild Turkey and Woodpecker. Descend Woodpecker and you'll begin the Ridge Trail when you cross Goshawk
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Thompson Ridge mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-390 ft
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Altitude min3,113 ft
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Altitude max4,936 ft
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Altitude start3,504 ft
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Altitude end3,114 ft
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Grade-0.6%
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Grade max-33.7%
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Grade min36.7%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down6 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Avg time02:41:58
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Avg reverse time02:29:23
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
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Went starting early in the morning in June, the entire route has a perfect amount of shade. The scenery was just top notch the whole way.
Coming down was closer to a black than blue in some spots. Watch out for loose dirt on the edge of the narrow track. Losing concentration means slipping off sideways like I did.


Worth the time and effort— be aware you’re gotta summit 3 different times on trail (and be ready for switchbacks all the way), and make sure to leave gas in the tank for the decent—long and so good. There is a ton of sun exposure all the way, so plan accordingly.
Options abound for jumps too, but its got backcountry flair so expect signs telling you what is coming— ride heads up and you should be fine.








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