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4,917 ft
Distance
334 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:11:30
Avg time
291 ft
Altitude change
493 ft
Altitude min
788 ft
Altitude max
496 ft
Altitude start
788 ft
Altitude end
5.925%
Grade
-6.968%
Grade max
28.28%
Grade min
3,497 ft
Distance climb
972 ft
Distance down
395 ft
Distance flat
00:11:30
Avg time

Waterbars Up! Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cherry Valley
    Duvall, Washington
  • AKA
    Y.G.U.
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The primary access trail to get to "You're going down" as well as some of the other descending trails. This offers the best climb of all of the options, it's even, not rocky or loose.

Access Info

Several entrances. Best way is to ride Sick n Twisted from the bottom.

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Local Trail Association

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 194 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Waterbars Up! Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 12:51pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 5, 2026
brushed from start on Dense to the creek crossing. the rest of the trail needs trimming. if you can bring hand clippers to help it would be...
Aug 18, 2026 @ 6:16am (Pacific/Midway)
Aug 18, 2026
Needs brushing
Jul 28, 2026 @ 6:59pm (Pacific/Midway)
Jul 28, 2026
Needs brushing
Jun 10, 2026 @ 8:23am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 10, 2026
Bridge looked ok. Just be careful crossing. Foliage growing over trail...
May 20, 2026 @ 7:22pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 20, 2026
Bridge at the top is no longer safe. Another support has broken. I will get pics tomorrow. Please do not attempt to cross on remaining...
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      Routes with this trail

      8 miles • 1,319 ft • 12 • Loop •
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      ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,131 ft • 33 • Loop •
      Best workout close to Duvall.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waterbars Up! located?
      Waterbars Up! is located in Cherry Valley, Duvall, Washington, United States. It is part of the Cherry Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.75168, -121.89866.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waterbars Up!?
      Waterbars Up! has 334 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 493 ft to 788 ft.
      ▼ Is Waterbars Up! a point to point trail?
      Waterbars Up! is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Waterbars Up!?
      Waterbars Up! is 4,917 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waterbars Up!?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waterbars Up!. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Waterbars Up!?
      Waterbars Up! is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access Waterbars Up!? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waterbars Up! are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waterbars Up!?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Waterbars Up!. The trail is 4,917 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waterbars Up!?
      Waterbars Up! is a very popular trail. There have been 772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 772 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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