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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. 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 2 days
      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
      1,255 miles
      Total Descent
      208,403 ft
      Total Vertical
      11,483 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      12,289 ft
      Reports
      990
      Photos
      761
      Completed Counter
      9,323
      Sub Regions

      Popular Randle Mountain Biking Trails

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      Ape Canyon Trail
      • 100 ★ 4.7 • 4 miles • 1,604 ft • 998 •
      Amazing Ride with Amazing scenery! This trail is ridden as an out and back fantastic views of Mount Saint Helens, lava flows, and of the surrounding area! Ridden as an out and back, it can be extanded by continuing on the . The only...
      45
      Plains of Abraham
      • 100 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 218 ft • 873 •
      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 30 minutes to complete this trail.
      16
      Loowit #216: Ape Canyon - Windy
      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 739 ft • 810 •
      This 3.7 mile section of the Loowit Trail #216 begins at the #234 junction and ends at the #216E junction. Wind around the east side of Mount St. Helens and enjoy views of the surrounding area. Travel over Pass and then descend to the...
      15
      Smith Creek Trail
      • 100 ★ 3.6 • 12 miles • 1,488 ft • 364 •
      This is an epic ride especially combined with - . 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 and work your way to the...
      32
      Lewis River Caution
      • 95 ★ 4.1 • 9 miles • 1,557 ft • 209 •
      This all- river trail along the in southwest Washington holds its own and is a great all around summer ride. Be sure to take in the views of the lower, , and upper falls at the northern end of the trail. Need to Know The ride as...
      9
      Dark Meadow Trail
      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 72 ft • 174 • • 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 through old...
      Lower Lewis Falls Access Trail
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 135 ft • 173 •
      Short river trail that connects campgrounds to several amazing water falls. Watch for hikers.
      63
      Lewis River Trail (Upper)
      • 90 ★ 4.0 • 3 miles • 461 ft • 149 •
      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 56 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 2 rides
      Past Week
      • 56 rides

      Randle Mountain Bike Routes

      162
      Ape Canyon to Plains of Abraham (IMBA Epic)
      ★ 4.3 • 16 miles • 2,903 ft • 69 • Out & Back •
      75
      Juniper ridge loop via Dark Meadow
      ★ 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...
      2018 Trans-Cascadia Day 1
      ★ 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
      79
      Goat Mountain Epic
      ★ 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...
      7
      Goat Mountain Epic + Tumwater
      ★ 3.0 • 35 miles • 9,600 ft • 2 •
      Another Goat Mountain "epic" option. Incredible ridgeline views, mountain tops, old growth forests,...
      Goat Mountain Green River Loop
      ★ 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

      Pumice
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      0:05 | 292 | Sep 8, 2020
      rippin st helens
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      4:09 | 229 | Oct 15, 2019
      Full Moon Night Ride on Mount Saint Helens
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      2:50 | 226 | Jul 28, 2018
      VOTR Goat Creek to Tumwater Loop
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      9:38 | 427 | Jul 28, 2018
      VOTR Lewis River Trail
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      13:37 | 449 | Feb 19, 2018
      Mt St Helens slideshow & helmet cam.
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      5:30 | 1379 | Apr 16, 2016
      Winter Stoke
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      4:29 | 332 | Feb 1, 2016
      Some Smith Creek
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      0:41 | 660 | Sep 16, 2015

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Morrison Creek Trail
      Sep 16, 2026 @ 10:29pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 16, 2026
      		 Unknownrlb1618Section above Buck Creek overgrown, hard...

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Tumwater Peak Trail
      Sep 20, 2026 @ 9:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      2 days
      		 Dry~ 10 downed trees on the steeper downhill...richardalexlockwood
      Lewis River
      Sep 17, 2026 @ 9:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 17, 2026
      		 UnknownA bit of blow down on the trail and quite...kite-rider
      Strawberry Ridge
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 13, 2026
      		 DryAll clear! It’s fall up therepizzamouse
      Juniper Ridge
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:05am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 13, 2026
      		 DryClear from sunrise to tongue!pizzamouse
      Sunrise Trail
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 13, 2026
      		 UnknownClear but it’s a tough push. The rut...pizzamouse
      Tongue Mountain Trail
      Sep 13, 2026 @ 8:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 13, 2026
      		 UnknownAll clear and rippingpizzamouse
      Hamilton Buttes
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:09pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 9, 2026
      		 Dry I was caught by surprise by the climb up...jonfrTF
      Goat Creek
      Sep 8, 2026 @ 8:54am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 8, 2026
      		 IdealStill a bit brushy in a few sections up...ckoont
      Goat Mountain
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 12:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 7, 2026
      		 IdealSomeone did a very thorough brushing job...ckoont
      Plains of Abraham
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 1:50pm (America/Vancouver)
      Sep 7, 2026
      		 IdealSuper shape, running fastMdeniston

      Activity Feed

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      Recent Comments

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      charles-71trailBoundary Trail (Cold Creek to Norway Pass)Appreciate the comments about whether it's...
      Sep 22, 2026 @ 7:01pm
      5 hours
      charles-71trailBoundary Trail (Norway Pass Eastward)Is this section of trail really open to bikes?...
      Sep 22, 2026 @ 6:56pm
      5 hours
      ckoontreportKlickitat Sisters Trail@gabrielamadeus any info on if this has seen...
      Sep 9, 2026 @ 9:23am
      Sep 9, 2026
      ois1AJdtrailGoat CreekRode this as the climb on a loop with...
      Sep 7, 2026 @ 8:12pm
      Sep 7, 2026
      railintrailSmith Creek TrailThat's a great description for this section....
      Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:49am
      Aug 22, 2026

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      • Cold Creek Mountain Bikers

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2571,033 miles162,178 ft423 miles5,056 ft
      		#158#60738985204,509
      E-Bike132678 miles97,503 ft276 miles5,056 ft
      		#98#64446091335
      Gravel Bike115567 miles51,214 ft202 miles4,787 ft
      		#40#2415532
      Adaptive Bike69358 miles28,510 ft118 miles4,659 ft
      		#22#5895
      Winter Fat Bike314 miles2,418 ft5 miles3,002 ft
      		#2,358#504131
      Horse110413 miles58,717 ft166 miles8,852 ft
      		#40#25514113
      Hike3871,252 miles208,399 ft521 miles11,483 ft
      		#23#2416990352,246
      Trail Running3821,245 miles207,887 ft520 miles11,483 ft
      		#26#219908401
      Dirtbike/Moto99504 miles79,232 ft208 miles4,951 ft
      		#24#1312111195
      Observed Trials13 miles988 ft2 miles846 ft
      		44
      ATV/ORV/OHV18106 miles13,550 ft43 miles4,157 ft
      		#273#99884
      Snowmobile13115 miles12,090 ft48 miles3,615 ft
      		#86#532
      Snowshoe20123 miles16,811 ft52 miles11,263 ft
      		#161#42337
      Backcountry Ski20122 miles13,556 ft51 miles6,670 ft
      		#183#332444

      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 (125 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 170 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 117
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 27
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 23
      • 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:
      • Dry: 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 (87 activities)
      • XC (13 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?
      ▼ 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: 23
      • 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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