Mountain biker on forested singletrack in the Cascade foothills above Roslyn, Washington
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Mountain Biking

Forest singletrack, flow trails and backcountry riding around Roslyn, Cle Elum, Ronald and the Teanaway.

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Start With These Rides

A few of the valley's best places to begin exploring on two wheels.

Singletrack winding through pine forest above downtown Roslyn, Washington
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Roslyn Urban Forest

Roslyn, WA

Difficulty

Intermediate–Advanced

Ride Type

Singletrack · Flow · XC

Duration

Varies by route

Ride directly from downtown Roslyn into a legendary, community-built network of purpose-built singletrack winding through Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir.

SingletrackFlowDowntown AccessCommunity-Built
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Bermed dirt singletrack cutting through Ponderosa pine forest near Cle Elum
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Rat Pac

Cle Elum, WA

Difficulty

Blue–Black

Ride Type

Singletrack · Technical XC

Duration

Varies by route

A local-favorite loop above Cle Elum stitching together punchy climbs, technical rock features, and fast forested descents through classic east-Cascades pine.

SingletrackTechnicalClimbsLocals' Favorite
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Rolling ridgelines and evergreen forest of the Teanaway backcountry
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Teanaway

Teanaway Community Forest, WA

Difficulty

Varies · Intermediate–Advanced

Ride Type

Backcountry · Forest Road · Singletrack

Duration

Varies by route

Big, wild, quiet country. The Teanaway offers backcountry doubletrack and remote forest roads that reward self-sufficient riders with wide-open ridgelines and long solitude.

BackcountryRemoteBig ViewsSelf-Supported
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Gravel rail-trail cutting through evergreen forest with Cascade peaks in the distance
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Iron Horse State Park Trail

Palouse to Cascades · Snoqualmie Pass → Cle Elum

Difficulty

Easy–Moderate

Ride Type

Gravel Rail-Trail · Cross-Country

Duration

Varies by route

The historic Palouse-to-Cascades corridor rolls at a gentle rail-grade through tunnels, trestles, and old-growth forest — the valley's most accessible long-distance ride.

Rail-TrailGravelFamily-FriendlyTunnels & Trestles
Distance & elevation vary by route · Conditions: check current reports before you ride.
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Alpine Lake Cle Elum ringed by evergreen forest with distant Cascade peaks
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Lake Cle Elum Area

Ronald · Salmon La Sac corridor, WA

Difficulty

Varies · Green–Black

Ride Type

Forest Road · Singletrack · Mixed Terrain

Duration

Varies by route

A network of forest roads and singletrack radiating out from Lake Cle Elum toward Cooper Lake and Salmon La Sac — endless mixed-terrain riding above alpine water.

LakesideForest RoadsMixed TerrainCooper Lake Access
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Hiking guides, access information and recent community trip reports for many shared-use trails.

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Before and After the Ride

Real local businesses to fuel up, get bike help, and celebrate the miles.

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Emergency Info911 · Cle Elum Family Medicine · Nearest hospital: Ellensburg

Ride Right

Safety & Trail Etiquette

Yield the right way

Bikes yield to hikers and horses. Downhill yields to uphill. A friendly hello goes a long way.

Ride dry, ride kind

Skip muddy trails to prevent rutting. Stay on established lines — no cutting switchbacks.

Be self-sufficient

Cell service is spotty. Carry water, snacks, tools, and a light layer. Share your plan.

Leave no trace

Pack out everything. Respect wildlife, private land, and the community that built these trails.

GoRoslyn360 trail descriptions are written locally. Official maps and trip reports open on Trailforks and the Washington Trails Association. Always confirm conditions with the managing agency before you ride.