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3,573 ft
Distance
252 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
3,229 ft
High Point
247 ft
Altitude change
2,982 ft
Altitude min
2,982 ft
Altitude start
3,228 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-6%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
3,054 ft
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance down
436 ft
Distance flat

Upper Skyline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Skyline Ridge
    Cle Elum, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #143166 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #331416 in Trail Running
    • #341227 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2023

Bi-directional trail from the top of the Skyline Ridge development to the top of Cle Elum Ridge. Views of the Stuart Range at the top. Trail starts just above the water tower.

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Trail is on private land, but is open to public use.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 24, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Skyline

        ▼ Where is Upper Skyline located?
        Upper Skyline is located in Skyline Ridge, Cle Elum, Washington, United States. It is part of the Skyline Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.21831, -120.91725.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Skyline?
        Upper Skyline is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 6.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Skyline?
        Upper Skyline has 252 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,982 ft to 3,229 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Skyline a point to point trail?
        Upper Skyline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Skyline?
        Upper Skyline is 3,573 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Skyline?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Skyline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Skyline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Skyline are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Skyline?
        Upper Skyline is a very popular trail. There have been 50 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 57 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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