more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
613 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
436 ft
Altitude change
2,302 ft
Altitude min
2,784 ft
Altitude max
2,349 ft
Altitude start
2,785 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-15.5%
Grade max
41.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,963 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time

Upper Orso Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Teanaway Community Forest
    Cle Elum, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Sandy road provides access to Cheese Rock Trail and Bible Rock area. Deep sand in places during the summer.

Access Info

After crossing Carlson Creek on Carlson Road, take a left.

Tags
Sandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 8 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Upper Orso Road Trail Reports

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Jul 24, 2026 @ 12:08pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 24, 2026
Apr 17, 2023 @ 3:25pm
Apr 17, 2023
 reporter Trails near Teanaway Campground are still too wet. Higher elevation trails in that area are snow covered. Join the May in the Way Work Party from...
Sep 16, 2021 @ 4:26pm
Sep 16, 2021
 reporter DNR and TNC lands have reopened. It is still dry, but this weekends rain will help!
Sep 11, 2021 @ 9:39am
Sep 11, 2021
 Trails dry - please take caution to not start any fires
Sep 6, 2021 @ 9:08pm
Sep 6, 2021
 Trails closed due to Fire Hazard. Please ride / hike elsewhere
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on Jul 24, 2026
Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Orso Road located?
      Upper Orso Road is located in Teanaway Community Forest, Cle Elum, Washington, United States. It is part of the Teanaway Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.25095, -120.91079.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Orso Road?
      Upper Orso Road has 613 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 177 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,302 ft to 2,784 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Orso Road a point to point trail?
      Upper Orso Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Upper Orso Road?
      Upper Orso Road is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Orso Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Orso Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Orso Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Orso Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Orso Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Upper Orso Road. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Orso Road?
      Upper Orso Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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