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      Battle Ground trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared thousands of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, rooty and flowy. Scenery includes creeks, views and meadows. Common trail features include bridges, berms and jumps. Amenities include shuttle access and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Yacolt Burn State Forest, Lauretta Norene Forest Preserve and Moulton and Lucia Falls.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 7, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      78
      Trails Mountain Bike
      69
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Gravel Bike
      31
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      19
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      23
      Trails Hike
      73
      Trails Trail Running
      73
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      1
      Total Distance
      92 miles
      Total Descent
      15,607 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,358 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,500 ft
      Reports
      1,488
      Photos
      1,005
      Completed Counter
      19,495

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      Popular Battle Ground Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.6 • 3 miles • 25 ft • 1,229 •
      Sixth Sense has a little of everything and provides challenge to all skill levels of riders. It has sections that are moderately rocky and technical as well as some smooth flowy bits. It was designed and built by Evergreen Southwest for...
      • 90 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 18 ft • 1,061 •
      Thrillium is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier DH trails. It features high speed berms and many large tabled jumps that "intermediate" skilled riders can roll. It is a popular trail to shuttle, but the top can also be accessed from...
      • 85 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 59 ft • 912 •
      The Cold Creek trail is a section of the greater Tarbell Trail. Cold Creek has a sampling of several types of terrain ranging from carefully crafted berms and rollers to raw rooty and rocky sections. Roughly 5 1/2 miles from top to...
      • 95 ★ 3.8 • 4,416 ft • 0 ft • 873 •
      Upper Murphy's Grade is a bike-only intermediate jump line. It intersects with the Cold Creek section of the Tarbell at what is know as the toilet bowl.
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 439 ft • 775 •
      This is a purpose built climbing trail designed by EMBA for mountain bikers, but shared with hikers and horses. The lower entrance is roughly 0.5 miles up Lower Murphy's grade. It climbs to the midpoint of the Sixth Sense crossing the...
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 530 •
      Murphy's Grade is a multi-use trail that runs parallel to Cold Creek and intersects with it midway, The lower half is a converted railroad bed with a gentle 6% grade and can be used to loop the lower section of Cold Creek.
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 1,043 ft • 120 ft • 496 •
      This shortcut is the preferred climbing line from Ross' grade to the Thrillium parking lot. The bottom of the trail is easy to miss as it is only a faint bench dug into a roadcut. After entering the woods, the trail is much more obvious...
      • 85 ★ 1.0 • 627 ft • 39 ft • 463 •
      This rarely used short connector trail provides a way to climb from the Cold Creek bridge to the parking lot without using the L1000 road.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Battle Ground Mountain Bike Routes

      Tarbell Loop Featured
      ★ 3.5 • 23 miles • 4,332 ft • 5 •
      The Tarbell loop is that actual continuous Tarbell trail. It's a varied route with lots of different types...
      ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 1,553 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
      This is the easiest route to climb from the Yacolt TH parking lot to the Larch Mountain TH parking.
      ★ 5.0 • 23 miles • 4,053 ft • 6 • Loop •
      The counterclockwise way of running the Tarbell Loop. This route avoids going up Cold Creek or Murphy's...
      ★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 2,339 ft • 7 •
      This is a route that gives you a relatively more approachable road climb up to the towers on the top of...
      ★ 5.0 • 45 miles • 9,258 ft • 12 • Loop •
      This is a tough route that I experimented with, failing after the first day as it was dumping rain and our...
      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 2,891 ft • 5 •

      Photos of Battle Ground Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Battle Ground Mountain Bike

      New Bridge & Hidden Falls 2026
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      0:33 | 8 | Aug 1, 2026
      New Bridge 2026
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      0:24 | 9 | Aug 1, 2026
      Noah crash
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      trail: Thrillium
      0:09 | 333 | Apr 25, 2024
      First Day trying Thrillium Nov 8, 2023
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      trail: Thrillium
      11:45 | 149 | Nov 9, 2023
      Murphy's Grade Rework (2023)
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      3:20 | 168 | Aug 19, 2023
      Thrillium Crash
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      trail: Thrillium
      0:27 | 108 | May 13, 2022
      First run of the year Cold Creek
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      trail: Cold Creek
      0:36 | 92 | Apr 25, 2021
      Emblem Cascadia: RAW
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      2:30 | 57 | Feb 10, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      pxj022trailSixth SenseSuch an awesome trail. Really something for...
      Nov 2, 2026 @ 7:22pm
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      nwta-tedreportTarbell Trailtrail report
      Aug 1, 2026 @ 8:47pm
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      tobyhondatrailSixth Senseepic spicy blue, looks and feels identical to...
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      1wiseonetrailThrilliumOk
      Jul 5, 2026 @ 11:38am
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      tdeemstrailSixth SenseRipping blue flow trail top to bottom. It...
      Jun 8, 2026 @ 12:01pm
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      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike6990 miles15,427 ft37 miles3,360 ft
      #1,612#369751,4873217,466
      E-Bike23 miles112 ft4,288 ft2,530 ft
      88912,281
      Gravel Bike3131 miles1,939 ft7 miles3,228 ft
      #1,806#419043
      Adaptive Bike1923 miles2,139 ft7 miles3,228 ft
      #2,284#343331
      Winter Fat Bike12 miles112 ft4,186 ft46 ft
      #2,878#3315
      Horse2352 miles9,869 ft22 miles3,100 ft
      #1,023#3646442
      Hike7385 miles13,488 ft34 miles3,360 ft
      #1,710#47241,39414750
      Trail Running7385 miles13,488 ft34 miles3,360 ft
      #2,544#4811,3916307
      Dirtbike/Moto11 mile764 ft
      11720
      ATV/ORV/OHV11 mile764 ft
      51174

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Battle Ground?
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Battle Ground?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Battle Ground are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Battle Ground?
      There are 18 parking locations listed in Battle Ground. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Battle Ground?
      The longest trail in Battle Ground is Bells Mountain at 8.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Battle Ground?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Battle Ground?
      ▼ How many trails are in Battle Ground?
      Battle Ground has a total of 78 trails. Of those, 69 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Battle Ground to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Battle Ground?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Battle Ground is Appaloosa with 1,384 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Battle Ground?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Battle Ground is Cold Creek with 1,931 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Battle Ground?
      Battle Ground supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What bike services are there in Battle Ground?
      The following bike services are available in Battle Ground:
      • Trail Association (1)
      Browse the full Battle Ground directory for details.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Battle Ground?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Battle Ground is Aaron's Climbing Trail with an average grade of 11.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Battle Ground?
      Yes, there are 1 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Battle Ground. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Battle Ground?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Battle Ground are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Battle Ground?
      The overall region status for Battle Ground is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 59 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 47
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 8
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 4
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Battle Ground?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Battle Ground:
      • Wet: 2 trails
      Check the Battle Ground trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Battle Ground?
      There are 2 trails in Battle Ground that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Battle Ground?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Battle Ground?
      The highest summit in Battle Ground is Bird Mountain at 5,696 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Battle Ground?
      The most popular Strava segments in Battle Ground are:
      • The Final Road Race (3,272 athletes)
      • CC section 4 (3,209 athletes)
      • Toilet Bowl down to the Road (3,209 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Battle Ground.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Battle Ground?
      Yes, there are 18 accessible/adaptive trails in Battle Ground. View all adaptive trails in Battle Ground for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Battle Ground?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Battle Ground directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Battle Ground?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Battle Ground?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Battle Ground are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Battle Ground.
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