more stats
4,206 ft
Distance
263 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:10:10
Avg time
231 ft
Altitude change
2,370 ft
Altitude min
2,602 ft
Altitude max
2,370 ft
Altitude start
2,602 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-12.3%
Grade max
40.8%
Grade min
3,196 ft
Distance climb
725 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:10:10
Avg time

Upper NUT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Leavenworth Hill
    Leavenworth, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #4696 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16701 in E-Biking
    • #15493 in Trail Running
    • #71630 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The final piece of the NUT continues with the theme, and puts you out at the radio tower. You are not at the top however, and still face the grueling climb along a scenic knife edge ridge up the radio tower road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 125 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 368 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Upper NUT Trail Reports

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May 20, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Vancouver)
May 20, 2026
 Getting dry but it’s solid for climbing. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9611]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
Sep 4, 2025 @ 9:09pm
Sep 4, 2025
Jun 24, 2025 @ 8:09am
Jun 24, 2025
 Just fine. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9192]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
Oct 5, 2024 @ 9:48am
Oct 5, 2024
Sep 25, 2024 @ 6:06am
Sep 25, 2024
 Good climbing trail! [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-8710]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
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on May 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Moonscape
      The stretch from the top of the nut to the picnic table on Ranger is steep, vaguely brutal, and takes longer than it seems it should.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper NUT located?
      Upper NUT is located in Leavenworth Hill, Leavenworth, Washington, United States. It is part of the Leavenworth Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.61939, -120.67991.
      ▼ How hard is Upper NUT?
      Upper NUT is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper NUT?
      Upper NUT has 263 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,370 ft to 2,602 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper NUT a point to point trail?
      Upper NUT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper NUT?
      Upper NUT is 4,206 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper NUT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper NUT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper NUT?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper NUT are:
      • May (59 activities)
      • June (59 activities)
      • September (55 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper NUT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper NUT are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper NUT?
      The estimated time to ride Upper NUT is approximately 10 minutes. The trail is 4,206 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper NUT?
      Upper NUT is a very popular trail. There have been 1,482 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,560 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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