more stats
3,173 ft
Distance
174 ft
Climb
00:07:11
Avg time
175 ft
Altitude change
3,354 ft
Altitude min
3,529 ft
Altitude max
3,354 ft
Altitude start
3,530 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
16.8%
Grade min
2,854 ft
Distance climb
266 ft
Distance flat
00:07:11
Avg time

Upper Chin Biter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manastash Ridge Trails
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69685 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83436 in Trail Running
    • #337489 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,174 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,905 in Trail Running
    • #8,116 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Melinda Hughes, WDFW Wenas Manager

Use this section of Chin Biter to access the "top" of the use area.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 184 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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Upper Chin Biter Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 15, 2026
Perfect
Aug 26, 2026 @ 7:47am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
Oct 3, 2024 @ 4:27pm
Oct 3, 2024
reporter Dry and riding well. Marbles this fall make some parts spicy!
Jun 17, 2024 @ 1:09pm
Jun 17, 2024
May 26, 2024 @ 10:44am
May 26, 2024
Overgrown in the lower section, but an absolute blast of cornering work.
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Status:
on Sep 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Chin Biter located?
      Upper Chin Biter is located in Manastash Ridge Trails, Ellensburg, Washington, United States. It is part of the Manastash Ridge Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.94262, -120.66085.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Chin Biter?
      Upper Chin Biter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Chin Biter?
      Upper Chin Biter has 174 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,354 ft to 3,529 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Chin Biter a point to point trail?
      Upper Chin Biter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Chin Biter?
      Upper Chin Biter is 3,173 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Chin Biter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Chin Biter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Chin Biter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Chin Biter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Chin Biter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Upper Chin Biter. The trail is 3,173 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Chin Biter?
      Upper Chin Biter is a very popular trail. There have been 907 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,039 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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