Inquire about their favorite spot — and you’re likely to hear the Methow Valley. 

Ideal urban system? How about the Sage Hills trails bordering the city of Wenatchee. 

North Central Washington boasts more than 2,000 miles of trails designated for mountain bikes — with the vast majority on the publicly owned Okanogan-Wenatcheee National Forest. 

Combine that number with varied terrain, good weather eights months a year and ample services — hotels, restaurants and bike shops — and the region is considered one of the best places to ride in the state. 

But it could be better, even world class, say the sport’s proponents. 

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