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1.3 miles
Distance
-952 ft
Descent
00:14:40
Avg time
-953 ft
Altitude change
4,894 ft
Altitude min
5,847 ft
Altitude max
5,847 ft
Altitude start
4,895 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-40.7%
Grade max
1 mile
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:14:40
Avg time

U290 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Spokane
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19195 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54427 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #356 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #825 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Late May to First Snow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Washington State Parks

This is a hard black diamond tech trail. It is a new high alpine trail that is raw, fun, and yes, techy. This is advanced terrain with unavoidable advanced obstacles, steep corners, and rock sections.

Fully scratched in as of June 2022. Heavy traffic in 2022 has resulted in revisions needed along with the refinement work that is already planned. The month of July was spent hammering out details that needed completed.

Update from 7-31-23 Trail will be open for business Friday 8-4-23. Thanks to the combined effort of Washington State Parks, Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and team effort.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 158 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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U290 Trail Reports

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 4:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 26, 2026
 Trail is in pretty good condition. Some areas need a brush trim.
Jul 18, 2026 @ 9:40am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 18, 2026
 Very brushy
May 8, 2026 @ 2:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 8, 2026
 reporter little patch of snow of the top, but clear other wise
Nov 16, 2025 @ 1:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 16, 2025
Jul 21, 2025 @ 9:08am
Jul 21, 2025
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on Jul 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to u290 trailhead (47.922660, -117.113020)
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      Riding the Upper Goods, before it was finished...
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      2:47 | 291 | Jul 19, 2022 , Spokane
      Steep and Gnar - Part 1 - U290 'THE GOODS!'
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      10:29 | 346 | Jul 13, 2022 , Spokane

      Routes with this trail

      134
      Full 290 Loop
      12 miles • 2,792 ft • 7 •
      The full loop for Trail 290 minimizing the road.

      Trail Products

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      5 Reviews & Comments

      krustykarlos krustykarlos
      Once you accept the fact that this trail is *always* moon dust up until you hit consistent trees, it's pretty rad. Some funky corners that I could see being reworked in the future but the contrast to the Goods on lower 290 is nice. Shred on.
      Bradhumphreyguitar Bradhumphreyguitar
      Evergreen worked on this trail this past week. Super loose. Needs a season to sit and harden up.
      saberworks
      Top half of this trail where it criss-crosses the ski run is tons of fun but I think it definitely earns the black diamond rating. A few of the corners are completely blown out and much of the trail is deep moon dust. Some of the corners are super steep. A few of the larger rocks embedded into the trail aren't stable and move around as you ride over them. Once you drop into the trees though, it's fast and flowy and is more of a blue.

      Great job builders, I'm really happy to have another top-to-bottom route! I was out there this morning (Sunday, middle of July) and didn't encounter even one other person on this trail.

      As of this comment there is no sign at the top of the mountain where the trail begins. As you reach the top turn right into the summit house parking lot and the trail entrance is right where the main road meets the parking lot entrance.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is U290 located?
      U290 is located in Mount Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Mount Spokane trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.92266, -117.11302.
      ▼ How hard is U290?
      U290 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for U290?
      The trail has 952 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,894 ft to 5,847 ft.
      ▼ Is U290 a point to point trail?
      Yes, U290 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is U290?
      U290 is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on U290?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on U290. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride U290?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride U290 are:
      • June (27 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      • October (14 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access U290? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to U290 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride U290?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride U290. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is U290?
      U290 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 660 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 690 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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