more stats
2.4 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:27:57
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
1,236 ft
Altitude min
1,401 ft
Altitude max
1,236 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
5,121 ft
Distance climb
4,672 ft
Distance down
2,664 ft
Distance flat
00:27:57
Avg time

Upper Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ancient Lakes
    Quincy, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82323 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #146965 in Trail Running
    • #153188 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,370 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #4,388 in Trail Running
    • #5,194 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Fun singletrack with stellar views of the columbia gorge. Some small rock gardens to maneuver through. When ridden south to north, the second half of the trail has some amazing flow before continuing onto Rim Job.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
All
  • 146 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Upper Mesa Trail Reports

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on Jul 13, 2026
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Avg: 3.39 (4 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      bizango-x bizango-x
      Nice desert singletrack in though sagebrush. You’re far enough away from the parking that you typically see very few people.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Mesa located?
      Upper Mesa is located in Ancient Lakes, Quincy, Washington, United States. It is part of the Ancient Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.10394, -119.98971.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa has 197 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,236 ft to 1,401 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Mesa a point to point trail?
      Upper Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Mesa?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Mesa?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Mesa are:
      • March (24 activities)
      • April (14 activities)
      • November (13 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Mesa?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Upper Mesa. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Mesa?
      Upper Mesa is a very popular trail. There have been 481 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 480 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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