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3,691 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:06:32
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
3,075 ft
Altitude min
3,231 ft
Altitude max
3,132 ft
Altitude start
3,074 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
20%
Grade min
1,729 ft
Distance climb
1,601 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:06:32
Avg time

Upper Frisky Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Manastash Ridge Trails
    Ellensburg, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #57996 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60070 in Trail Running
    • #319601 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Melinda Hughes, WDFW Wenas Wildlife Area Manager

Scenic, turny, and fun View of the valley, view of the Manastash Ridge summit to the west, view of the top of Chest Pains, then a view of the Gunsmoke valley and Mount Rainier from the high point! Keep your eyes up because the high point is not a peak rather a small mound only a few meters above the surrounding ridge line plateau. Most riders access this trail via the Pine Oasis trail and ride downhill from Pines to Gunsmoke. Can be climbed from Gunsmoke up, but is an anaerobic little climb. Crank hard if riding it NNE!

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Sep 3, 2026
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Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:14am (America/Vancouver)
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Oct 3, 2024 @ 4:27pm
Oct 3, 2024
 reporter Dry and riding well. Marbles this fall make some parts spicy!
May 21, 2024 @ 10:01am
May 21, 2024
 Grassy watch for ticks
Apr 19, 2024 @ 5:56pm
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Apr 1, 2024 @ 12:00am
Apr 1, 2024
 reporter Cove Road Trailhead will be closed April 1-3 for construction work on the KRD canal. The area accessing Boy Scout, IMBY, Wildcat, Cheeky Buggar,...
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Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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        Directions to upper-frisky trailhead (46.939420, -120.636000)
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        Gnome Trail ccw
        ★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 971 ft • 6 • Loop •
        Kind of a best of the backside trails loop. Gnomes help guide the way (until people steal them, err)....
        38
        Pines Frisky Loop CCW
        6 miles • 670 ft • 7 • Loop •
        Start at the road side parking at the west end of the line of rocks along the road. (curve in road sign...
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        Pines-Chin Biter-Frisky CCW Loop
        9 miles • 939 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Great 9 mile loop with less than 1000' of climbing. Hits all the best downhills on the south side of the...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Frisky

        ▼ Where is Upper Frisky located?
        Upper Frisky 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 46.93942, -120.636.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Frisky?
        Upper Frisky is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Frisky?
        Upper Frisky has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,075 ft to 3,231 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Frisky a point to point trail?
        Upper Frisky is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Frisky?
        Upper Frisky is 3,691 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Frisky?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Frisky. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Frisky?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Frisky are:
        • August (20 activities)
        • September (15 activities)
        • June (14 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Frisky? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Frisky are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Frisky?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Upper Frisky. The trail is 3,691 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Frisky?
        Upper Frisky is a very popular trail. There have been 846 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 855 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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