Home to the annual Kettlefest MTB celebration (coming up July 13-17—join us at Jungle Hill campground!), the Kettle Mountain Range reaches elevations from 3,000 to 4,000 feet, while the Kettle Crest trail offers impressive heights topping out at 6,000 feet. 

The one-of-a-kind riding experience makes a trek to the Kettles worthwhile, as trails take riders through stunning backcountry views and ridgeline rides. 

Riders can opt for a number of loops, including Jungle Hill and Bald/Snow , both epic 8-10 mile rides. And while it’s rarely done (except by the most harrowing of ride heroes) the entire crest can be ridden (be forewarned—it’s 30 miles one-way) and, dare we say, rivals epic long distance trail must-do’s like Moab’s White Rim trail.

Access is most popular through Sherman Pass on Highway 20 between the towns of Republic and Kettle falls. Trails abound with spurs off the mountain range that eventually end on logging roads (some easily drivable), so check out the Navigation tab* on the Evergreen Trail Guide to plan your ride (don’t count on cell reception on this ride).

*Due to the remoteness of this ride our Trail Guide is somewhat lacking until staff can begin to update it during KettleFest 2016. In the meantime, check out http://newashingtontrails.com/ for trail information. And better yet, join us at KettleFest this year and help update the trail information with us!

Alert: Blowdowns are present on the trail so take care. Additionally, mountain bike access to this area is under threat. We need anyone who has ridden (or would want the chance to ride) the Kettles to support Evergreen’s recommendations . Please take action now and send your comments to USFS. Without your voice and support to keep the Crest open to Mountain Biking, we may lose this incredible riding resource for good. 

See you in the Kettles anytime between July 13-17.  The Evergreen crew will be camped out at Jungle Hill, ready for your company.