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Riding AreaEllensburg
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypePrimitive
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Bike TypeXC
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking#49254 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Abandoned double track trail. Can be ridden with a car drop. Best NW to SE (Umptanum Rd. to Yakima River). Trail nearly non-existent.
North section is called "Break On Through To The Other Side" and is 7.6 miles one way.
South section is called "No Country For Old Men" and is 9.0 miles one way.
This abandoned double track can be done in sections or ridden end to end depending on level of adventure desired.
There is a Green dot road connector between the two sections that use Old Durr Rd, it is 1.1 miles for a total of ~18 miles done as a whole.
North section works as an out and back for some great views of the upper Umptanum Creek area.
South section works as an out and back but has a nasty climb out of the river area.
It affords great views above.
Locals do car drops or get shuttled to the northwest end (Umptanum) then ride to the river. Could be done as pavement, gravel, double track,pavement epic. Park somewhere in Ellensburg, ride Umptanum Rd out then hook up to the trail and hit the river then pedal back to town via the scenic hwy 821 (Yakima Canyon Rd.).
Access Info
Northwest access: Umptanum Rd. 5.1 miles past the end of the pavement on Umptanum Rd., park on the left. 0.3miles past the Umptanum Falls parking. Discover Pass Req'd. No day use sold at site.
South East access: 12 miles from I-90 south on Canyon Rd. Turn into BLM parking/camping area. BLM pass req'd or $5 day use fee.
Local Trail Association
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Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance - Kittitas Chapter
(www.evergreenmtb.org) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Umptanum Falls to Yakima River bike trail
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Altitude change-1,204 ft
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Altitude min1,337 ft
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Altitude start2,541 ft
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Altitude end1,337 ft
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Grade-1.289%
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Grade max-44.425%
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Grade min30.209%
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Distance climb7 miles
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Distance down9 miles
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Distance flat1 miles
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North section is 7.6 miles one way.
South section is 9.0 miles one way.
Green dot road connector is 1.1 miles for a total of ~18 miles done as a whole.
North section works as an out and back for some great views of the upper Umptanum Creek area.
South section works as an out and back but has a nasty climb out of the river area.
It affords great views above.
Locals do car drops or get shuttled to the northwest end (Umptanum) then ride to the river. Could be done as pavement, gravel, double track,pavement epic. Park somewhere in Ellensburg, ride Umptanum Rd out then hook up to the trail and hit the river then pedal back to town via the scenic hwy 821 (Yakima Canyon Rd.).