Trail:Angels Staircase
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| distance in miles = 99 | | distance in miles = 99 | ||
| − | | alt. change in feet = | + | | alt. change in feet = 5000 |
| latitude = 48.22 | | latitude = 48.22 | ||
| longitude = 120.267717 | | longitude = 120.267717 | ||
| medical = ''Not set yet'' | | medical = ''Not set yet'' | ||
| moderator = ''No one yet'' | | moderator = ''No one yet'' | ||
| − | | zipcode = | + | | zipcode = 98814 |
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
| − | + | This classic loop takes you to the highest singletrack in Washington. You spend a lot of time pedaling at 7000 feet, and get as high as 8000 feet. The loop here includes Cooney Lake and Horsehead Pass. | |
== How to find it == | == How to find it == | ||
| − | + | Comimng from Winthrop: Highway 20 south, continue through Twisp. Take Highway 153 south heading toward Wenatchee. Keep going through Carlton then turn right on Gold Creek Road. Continue on Gold Creek Road for approx one mile then go right on Forest Road 4340. Crater Creek TH is no longer signed on 4340. After turning onto FR4340, follow past foggy dew CG on the left (do not turn left over the bridge). about 1.5 miles after that, Turn left on spur #300. Follow this uphill 1-2 miles to the trailhead. | |
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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== Turn-By-Turn Guide == | == Turn-By-Turn Guide == | ||
| − | + | [http://www.methowdata.com/mtnsports/angel.cfm Directions courtesy of Winthrop Mountain Sports]. | |
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| + | Most riders agree that this loop is far better in the clockwise direction. | ||
== Local Points of Interest == | == Local Points of Interest == | ||
Revision as of 20:17, 20 December 2009
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| Name | Angels Staircase |
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| Singletrack | 0% |
| Fire road | 0% |
| Paved | 0% |
| Total trail | 99 mi. |
| Alt. change | 5000 |
| Latitude: | 48.22 |
| Longitude: | 120.267717 |
| Nearest medical: | Not set yet |
| Page adopted by: | No one yet |
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Trail Overview
This classic loop takes you to the highest singletrack in Washington. You spend a lot of time pedaling at 7000 feet, and get as high as 8000 feet. The loop here includes Cooney Lake and Horsehead Pass.
How to find it
Comimng from Winthrop: Highway 20 south, continue through Twisp. Take Highway 153 south heading toward Wenatchee. Keep going through Carlton then turn right on Gold Creek Road. Continue on Gold Creek Road for approx one mile then go right on Forest Road 4340. Crater Creek TH is no longer signed on 4340. After turning onto FR4340, follow past foggy dew CG on the left (do not turn left over the bridge). about 1.5 miles after that, Turn left on spur #300. Follow this uphill 1-2 miles to the trailhead.
Typical Conditions
Here you describe how the trails hold up with rain, late in the summer, etc.
Current Conditions
This is where folks will report how the trails were on a recent day.
Turn-By-Turn Guide
Directions courtesy of Winthrop Mountain Sports.
Most riders agree that this loop is far better in the clockwise direction.
Local Points of Interest
Here you might list nearby places to get a bite to eat, nearby bike shops, etc.
Misc. Information
Here you mention anything that doesn't fit in the other categories.
Advocacy Information
This is for information about the trail's history with respect to mountain biking, the land owner, etc.
