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4,911 ft
Distance
-859 ft
Descent
1,376 ft
High Point
-862 ft
Altitude change
514 ft
Altitude min
1,376 ft
Altitude start
515 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade
-51.1%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
4,911 ft
Distance down

Turbinator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wallula Scablands
    Wallula, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #411081 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #210989 in E-Biking
    • #285206 in Trail Running
    • #277832 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,923 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,117 in E-Biking
    • #6,952 in Trail Running
    • #7,052 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Follows brushed-out game trails along the ridge crest from the wind-turbines down to Hwy 12.

Access Info

Best ridden as a loop or shuttle using Hatch Grade Rd.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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RidgelineShuttle access

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 3, 2026 @ 6:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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Very very overgrown
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turbinator located?
      Turbinator is located in Wallula Scablands, Wallula, Washington, United States. It is part of the Wallula Scablands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.04039, -118.88004.
      ▼ How hard is Turbinator?
      Turbinator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 17.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turbinator?
      The trail has 859 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 514 ft to 1,376 ft.
      ▼ Is Turbinator a point to point trail?
      Yes, Turbinator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turbinator?
      Turbinator is 4,911 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turbinator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turbinator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Turbinator?
      Turbinator is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access Turbinator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turbinator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Turbinator?
      Turbinator is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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