Trail:Devils Gulch
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| Name | Devils Gulch |
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| Singletrack | 100% |
| Fire road | 0% |
| Paved | 0% |
| Total trail | 12 each way mi. |
| Alt. change | 3000 |
| Latitude: | 47.39517 |
| Longitude: | -120.50033 |
| Nearest medical: | Not set yet |
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Trail Overview
You have to go through hell before you get to heaven.... From the lower parking lot it is an eleven mile climb to the top of Devil's Gulch. A long long climb that gives at least one indication of why this trail is named after the fallen angel. However, once at the top you will be rewarded with scenic views of the North Cascades. Best of all the single track is hard packed and usually dry. Long sweeping turns, wide open trails through old growth timber and sharp switch backs make the top of Devil's Gulch and intoxicating ride. No wonder there are so many sinners in the world! After a steep drop off the ridge you will be rocketing back and forth along each side of the canyon. The trail is smooth and fast all the way down and crosses the Mission Creek several times. The single track in Devil's Gulch is some of the smoothest and fastest in the state.
How to find it
- Take Hwy 2 to Cashmere.
- From the west take the first exit in town. From the east its the second exit. Go straight on Division street and follow it as it bends right and turns into Pioneer Street. Go to Mission creek road and turn left. About half a mile later turn right at unmarked intersection. Cross Mission Creek and take first left... back onto Mission. Follow until the gravel begins and go left at fork in road. Road # is 7100. Follow for about 3 miles and park at Devils Gulch Trail Head. You need a NW Forest Service Pass to park at the trailhead.
Typical Conditions
It can be dry and hot here. Devil's Gulch can get a bit loose up top from horses and motos if it's been dry for a long time, but once you're following the creek the trails stays mostly nice and firm.
Current Conditions
7/5/10 Road to DG trailhead closed, so go right at the fork and park at Red Devil/Red Hill TH. There are signs. Watch out for junk guy's dogs laying in middle of road. Not sure if they're friendly so we rode Red Devil down to DG trail. Great trail, some moto ruts, adds about 1.25 hours each way. DG in awesome shape, no deadfall, one stream crossing required removal of shoes unless you're OK with wet feet. Some mosquitoes. 5/14/11 No snow on the road up, but over 4-feet still at the trail head. Parking lot at trailhead open. Wish we had ridden up the single track - based on the snow levels, probably 7-8 miles of trail would be rideable.
7/23/10 - The area is snow and bug free! We rode Red Devil to Devils Gulch to Mission Ridge and came back on Red Devil from the Red Hill Parking Lot. The trail is almost all dry expect a small spot on Devils Gulch. Devils Gulch is getting a bit overgrown at times. For a full report, photos and video go to: Adventures of Scatman Scatman Get out there!
Turn-By-Turn Guide
Forest Service Map of Devil's Gulch, Mission and Tronsen Ridge
Local Points of Interest
- Cashmere Brewery, 215 Mission Ave.
- Brian's Pizza, 107 Cottage Ave. We got a $6.99 all you can eat salad, pizza and soda special during the week - tasted great for the price.
Misc. Information
Trail information from Wenatchee River Ranger District of the Wenatchee National Forest.
Google Maps perspective of Devils Gulch from upper trailhead to lower trailhead.
Forrest Service for Devil's Gulch Trail
Advocacy Information
Devil's Gulch is in the Wenatchee National Forest. The forest is currently evaluating roadless areas that may be proposed as Wilderness, thus shutting bikes out of the trails. It is unlikely that Devil's Gulch or Mission Ridge will be recommended as Wilderness, but other trails in the Wenatchee, Okanogan and Colville National Forests may be at risk.
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