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      Randle trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and exposed. Scenery includes views, creeks and lakes. Common trail features include bridges, rock gardens and creek crossings. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and shuttle access. Popular destinations include Dark Divide, Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument and Gotchen Creek.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Nov 8, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      388
      Trails Mountain Bike
      257
      Trails E-Bike
      132
      Trails Gravel Bike
      115
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      69
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      3
      Trails Horse
      110
      Trails Hike
      387
      Trails Trail Running
      382
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      99
      Trails Observed Trials
      1
      Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
      18
      Trails Snowmobile
      13
      Trails Snowshoe
      20
      Trails Backcountry Ski
      20
      Total Distance
      1,256 miles
      Total Descent
      208,369 ft
      Total Vertical
      11,483 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      12,289 ft
      Reports
      1,077
      Photos
      803
      Completed Counter
      9,749

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      Popular Randle Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 4.7 • 4 miles • 1,604 ft • 1,015 •
      Amazing Ride with Amazing scenery! This trail is ridden as an out and back fantastic views of Mount Saint Helens, lava flows, Ape Canyon and of the surrounding area! Ridden as an out and back, it can be extanded by continuing on the...
      • 100 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 218 ft • 896 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 218 ft blue climb. On average it takes 38 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 739 ft • 832 •
      This 3.7 mile section of the Loowit Trail #216 begins at the Ape Canyon Trail #234 junction and ends at the Windy Trail #216E junction. Wind around the east side of Mount St. Helens and enjoy views of the surrounding area. Travel over...
      • 100 ★ 3.6 • 12 miles • 1,488 ft • 372 •
      This is an epic ride especially combined with Ape Canyon-Plains of Abraham. Not sure if an out and back is worth it, just ride the loop! Park at the bottom next to the river and grind out the 3000' ascent to the Plains. Continue north...
      • 95 ★ 4.1 • 9 miles • 1,557 ft • 209 •
      This all-singletrack river trail along the Lewis River in southwest Washington holds its own and is a great all around summer ride. Be sure to take in the views of the lower, middle, and upper falls at the northern end of the trail....
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 135 ft • 176 •
      Short river trail that connects campgrounds to several amazing water falls. Watch for hikers.
      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 72 ft • 176 • • moto
      This trail is open to motorcycles, hikers, horses, and bicycles. Creek crossings and sections of the trail are difficult even for experienced motorcycle riders. The route starts at FR 23 and climbs gently at first along Dark Creek...
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 461 ft • 150 •
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 461 ft blue climb. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Randle Mountain Bike Routes

      ★ 4.3 • 16 miles • 2,903 ft • 69 • Out & Back •
      ★ 4.0 • 35 miles • 8,171 ft • 3 • Loop •
      A great way to experience all Juniper ridge has to offer. Awesome views, strawberries, huckleberries. But...
      ★ 4.3 • 29 miles • 7,328 ft • 1 • Loop •
      https://www.pinkbike.com/u/TransCascadia/blog/2018-trans-cascadia-day-1-the-deepest-weve-ever-been.html
      ★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 6,217 ft • 10 • Loop •
      Amazing ride, sublime descents, old-growth, views of Rainier, St Helens, Adams, Hood. Truly a Cascadian...
      ★ 3.0 • 35 miles • 9,600 ft • 2 •
      Another Goat Mountain "epic" option. Incredible ridgeline views, mountain tops, old growth forests,...
      ★ 4.0 • 22 miles • 5,005 ft • 2 • Loop •
      This is the loop that most people are the most likely to ride and that you probably came here to get info...

      Photos of Randle Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Randle Mountain Bike

      Ladder Stair Section of the Plains of Abraham...
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      3:41 | 12 | Oct 25, 2026
      Pumice
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      0:05 | 292 | Sep 8, 2020
      rippin st helens
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      4:09 | 231 | Oct 15, 2019
      Full Moon Night Ride on Mount Saint Helens
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      2:50 | 227 | Jul 28, 2018
      VOTR Goat Creek to Tumwater Loop
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      9:38 | 429 | Jul 28, 2018
      VOTR Lewis River Trail
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      13:37 | 454 | Feb 19, 2018
      Mt St Helens slideshow & helmet cam.
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      5:30 | 1383 | Apr 16, 2016
      Winter Stoke
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      4:29 | 332 | Feb 1, 2016

      Current Trail Warnings

      statustraildateconditionuserinfo
      Goat Creek
      Nov 8, 2026 @ 8:23pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Nov 8, 2026
      Snow CoveredTenaciousERode this on 11/1/26. Snow at ~3800',...
      Coldwater Trail
      Oct 24, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 24, 2026
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      Recent Trail Reports

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      TravisThoeleriddentrailactivity #107716308
      Nov 13, 2026 @ 11:04am
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      sarcosphaerawishlisttrailactivity #107638550
      Nov 11, 2026 @ 7:25pm
      2 days
      techspec360wishlistrouteactivity #107568584
      Nov 10, 2026 @ 4:36pm
      Nov 10, 2026
      techspec360wishlisttrailactivity #107568205 and 3 more
      Nov 10, 2026 @ 4:29pm
      Nov 10, 2026
      codyelliott2005wishlisttrailactivity #107564066
      Nov 10, 2026 @ 3:12pm
      Nov 10, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      ckoontreportKlickitat Sisters TrailThank you!
      Oct 19, 2026 @ 12:32pm
      Oct 19, 2026
      gabrielamadeusreportKlickitat Sisters TrailA few miles on the east end have been logged...
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 10:12am
      Oct 9, 2026
      ptrav1264trailNF-9055 to Alec CreekIt can be used to shuttle as of late 2026, but...
      Oct 1, 2026 @ 11:47am
      Oct 1, 2026
      ptrav1264reportNF-9055 to Alec CreekLots* of
      Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:07pm
      Sep 28, 2026
      charles-71trailBoundary Trail (Cold Creek to Norway Pass)Appreciate the comments about whether it's...
      Sep 22, 2026 @ 7:01pm
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2571,034 miles162,146 ft423 miles5,056 ft
      #162#67501,071204,621
      E-Bike132678 miles97,503 ft276 miles5,056 ft
      #100#1846661358
      Gravel Bike115568 miles51,214 ft202 miles4,787 ft
      #43#115633
      Adaptive Bike69358 miles28,510 ft118 miles4,659 ft
      #22#596
      Winter Fat Bike314 miles2,418 ft5 miles3,002 ft
      #2,372#23141
      Horse110414 miles58,717 ft166 miles8,852 ft
      #38#614513
      Hike3871,253 miles208,366 ft521 miles11,483 ft
      #21#4441,076352,332
      Trail Running3821,246 miles207,854 ft520 miles11,483 ft
      #26#321,0768407
      Dirtbike/Moto99504 miles79,232 ft208 miles4,951 ft
      #24#312201216
      Observed Trials13 miles988 ft2 miles846 ft
      44
      ATV/ORV/OHV18106 miles13,550 ft43 miles4,157 ft
      #278#7924
      Snowmobile13115 miles12,090 ft48 miles3,615 ft
      #84#12
      Snowshoe20123 miles16,811 ft52 miles11,263 ft
      #159#3437
      Backcountry Ski20122 miles13,556 ft51 miles6,670 ft
      #182#43444

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Randle?
      Randle has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Randle?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Randle are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ What is the best time of the year to ride in Randle?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Randle are:
      • July (187 activities)
      • August (170 activities)
      • September (130 activities)
      Check the Randle reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Randle?
      There are 90 parking locations listed in Randle. 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 Randle?
      The longest trail in Randle is Boundary Trail at 24.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Randle?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Randle?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Randle?
      ▼ How many trails are in Randle?
      Randle has a total of 388 trails. Of those, 257 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Randle to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Randle?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Randle is Boundary Trail with 5,193 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Randle?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Randle is Boundary Trail with 4,438 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Randle?
      Randle supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Randle?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Randle is Elk Peak Trail with an average grade of 23.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Randle?
      Yes, there are 16 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Randle. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Randle?
      The overall region status for Randle is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 171 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 117
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 27
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 24
      • Closed: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the trail conditions in Randle?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Randle:
      • Ideal: 2 trails
      • Snow Covered: 1 trail
      Check the Randle trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Randle?
      Yes, Randle supports e-bike riding. There are 116 trails in Randle 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 Randle?
      ▼ What type of bike is most common in Randle?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Randle are:
      • AM (94 activities)
      • XC (13 activities)
      • Fat (1 activities)
      Check the Randle activity logs for more details.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Randle?
      The highest summit in Randle is North Goat Ridge at 6,781 ft elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Randle?
      There are 10 notable sights in Randle. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Randle.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Randle?
      The most popular Strava segments in Randle are:
      • Quickie Fun (3,646 athletes)
      • Climb out of the Plains (2,845 athletes)
      • Planes of Abraham descend (2,310 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Randle.
      ▼ What are some popular technical trail features in Randle?
      There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Randle. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Randle.
      ▼ What trails are closed in Randle?
      There are currently 3 closed trails in Randle. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 117
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 27
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 24
      • Closed: 3
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Randle?
      Yes, there are 69 accessible/adaptive trails in Randle. View all adaptive trails in Randle for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Randle?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Randle?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Randle are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Randle.
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