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1.3 miles
Distance
-952 ft
Descent
00:15:33
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
00:15:33
Avg time

U290 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Spokane
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #22777 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70695 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

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 153 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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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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        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 | 270 | Jul 19, 2022 , Spokane
        Steep and Gnar - Part 1 - U290 'THE GOODS!'
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        10:29 | 325 | Jul 13, 2022 , Spokane

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        Frequently Asked Questions About U290

        ▼ 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:
        • July (28 activities)
        • August (11 activities)
        • June (7 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?
        The estimated time to ride U290 is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is U290?
        U290 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 635 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 665 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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