Cle Elum - Rat Pac & Kachess Ridge Mountain Bike Trail Guide
| Total Trails | 21+ | Difficulty | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Total Distance | 32+ miles | Style | XC, All-Mountain |
Rat Pac
Advanced | 4 Miles | 1,500' Descent
Rat Pac is an awesome flow trail located just outside of Cle Elum. The four mile trail is fast, buff, and flowy as it weaves its way down through the woods. Intermediate riders will love the flow, while more advanced riders will also love Rat Pac for its fun jumps. The jumps are small in size, but with fun rhythm and a ton of them over the length of the trail. Access Rat Pac by climbing up the forest road from the town of Roslyn.Kachess Ridge
Advanced| 18 Miles | 3,500' Climb | 3,500' Descent
Kachess Ridge is quintessential Washington mountain bike trail, a grinding forest road ascend followed by miles of great descent all the way to the trailhead. Ride six miles up the mellow Road 4818, then get ready to climb. Road 4824 ascend for 5 miles at an average grade above 10%. One of the many rewards of the Kachess Ridge climb is a gorgeous view of Mt. Rainier. After some weaving and trail changes, a short hike-a-bike section delivers riders to the top of the descent. The descent is fun, with lots of different features from roots to creeks. Some of the creeks can have high flows earlier in the spring, meaning wet feet, but it’s all part of the fun. The Kachess descent is certainly worth the grueling climb. It is possible to shuttle most of the trail, although a high clearance vehicle is a necessity.Rental and demo bikes are available at evo Seattle, evo Portland, evo Denver, evo Whistler, evo Salt Lake, and evo Snoqualmie Pass. (Note: The cost of up to three bike demos can be applied toward the final cost of purchasing a new or used bike from us.)
Where to eBike in Cle Elum?
Ebikes are a great way to get out and cover a ton of trail, and are a ton of fun. However, before setting out on a ride, it's important to check the local rules and regulations regarding where to ride ebikes. Mountain bike trails are built on land under many different land managers. Each of these land managers likely has its own e-bike policy. It's important to know and follow these rules to help ensure continued trail access to mountain bikers and other trail users. Learn more about where to ride ebikes, and if you're curious about ebikes, read our guide to ebike classes, features & more.
