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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 Status
      Caution as of Nov 8, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Trail Running Stats

      Global Ranking
      #26
      State Ranking
      #3
      Trails (view details)
      382
      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
      1,246 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      520 miles
      Total Descent
      207,854 ft
      Total Vertical
      11,483 ft
      Reports
      1,076
      Photos
      2
      Completed Counter
      1,088

      Sub Regions

      Popular Randle Trail Running Trails

      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 281 ft • 90 • • hike
      This section of the Loowit trail provides an invigorating and challenging ride across the rough terrain typical of a young volcano. The trail climbs over lava flows reminiscent of rock gardens thick with heather and delicate mosses....
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 889 ft • 68 • • hike
      Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 132 ft • 65 • • hike
      Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.
      • 100 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 739 ft • 63 •
      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 ★ 2.0 • 4 miles • 1,451 ft • 63 • • hike
      This section of the Loowit Trails is really a hiking trail. Very little is rideable on an MTB. From the USFS website: This exciting trail circles Mount St. Helens, allowing you to experience the entire range of effects the 1980 eruption...
      • 100 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 62 •
      Single Track Trail that has a fun downhill when combined with Pine Marten Trail to make a loop from the Marble Mountain Sno-Park
      • 100 ★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 1,611 ft • 59 •
      Few trails capture more completely the range of effects of the 1980 eruption than this section of the Loowit Trail. Along this route you will discover views of mudflow-scoured river valleys, blast- singed trees, miles of blown-down...
      • 90 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 13 ft • 50 •
      Butte Camp trail #238A connects the Toutle trail #238 to the Loowit trail #216. It can be ridden both ways. The trail is a hard climb or a fun downhill filled with lots of rocks and roots. The trail branches from Toutle Trail 238 at 1.3...

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      Randle Routes

      ★ 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...
      28 miles • 5,450 ft • 2 •
      Overview This amazing trail system, the Loowit Trail #216 stretches 31.6 miles around Mt. St. Helens in...
      8 miles • 1,215 ft • 2 •
      This combines the bottom section of the Toutle Trail from Red Rock Pass with the Blue Lake Horse trail to...
      ★ 3.0 • 4 miles • 1,127 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
      3,901 ft • 116 ft • 1 • Loop •
      8 miles • 1,194 ft • 2 • Out & Back •

      Photos of Randle

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      Videos of Randle

      Ape Cave - Washington Hiking
      hike
      4:23 | 253 | Mar 15, 2026 , Randle
      Lava Canyon - Washington Hiking
      hike
      3:25 | 26 | Mar 13, 2026 , Randle
      Mount St. Helens, Harry's Ridge - Washington...
      hike
      3:57 | 24 | Mar 13, 2026 , Randle
      Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Story Trail
      hike
      3:38 | 68 | Jun 5, 2022 , Randle
      Accessible Adventures: Mt. St. Helens East...
      hike
      5:05 | 229 | Jun 5, 2022 , Randle
      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

      Current Trail Warnings

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

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Pine Marten
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 6:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Nov 7, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike RichardDavies
      Jack Pine Trail
      Nov 7, 2026 @ 2:01pm (America/Vancouver)
      Nov 7, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike RichardDavies
      Smith Creek Trail
      Oct 24, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 24, 2026
      VariableMountain Bike Too much loose pumice to call it ideal....kb7rsk
      Plains of Abraham
      Oct 24, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 24, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Like riding on the Moon. Lots of loose...kb7rsk
      Loowit #216: Ape Canyon - Windy
      Oct 24, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 24, 2026
      VariableMountain Bike Some exposure but clear. Some techy...kb7rsk
      Ape Canyon Trail
      Oct 24, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 24, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Nice climb up to the Plains of...kb7rsk
      Vanson Ridge
      Oct 9, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/Vancouver)
      Oct 9, 2026
      IdealE-Bike caracoglia
      Klickitat Sisters Trail
      Oct 16, 2026 @ 9:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Oct 16, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike {Portions of the trail are cleared by...garretts EMBA-CN
      Wright Meadow Trail
      Oct 1, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Oct 1, 2026
      IdealMountain Bike Wowzers! Dirt could not be any betterptrav1264
      NF-9055 to Alec Creek
      Sep 28, 2026 @ 1:07pm (America/Los_Angeles)
      Sep 28, 2026
      VariableMountain Bike USFS did a great job in clearing most...ptrav1264

      National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

      Activity Feed

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      TravisThoeleriddentrailactivity #107716308
      Nov 13, 2026 @ 11:04am
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      sarcosphaerawishlisttrailactivity #107638550
      Nov 11, 2026 @ 7:25pm
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      techspec360wishlisttrailactivity #107568205 and 3 more
      Nov 10, 2026 @ 4:29pm
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      codyelliott2005wishlisttrailactivity #107564066
      Nov 10, 2026 @ 3:12pm
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      TenaciousEaddreportactivity #107472446
      Nov 8, 2026 @ 8:25pm
      Nov 8, 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
      Sep 22, 2026

      Local Badges


      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 run in Randle?
      Randle has 6 areas to explore for trail running. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated trail running trails in Randle?
      ▼ Where can I park to run 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 dirtbiking trails in Randle?
      ▼ How many trails are in Randle?
      Randle has a total of 388 trails. Of those, 382 are designated for trail running. Browse top trail running 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 trail running trails in Randle?
      The steepest trail running trail in Randle is Monitor Ridge Summit Trail with an average grade of 29.2%. 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 174 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 121
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 27
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 24
      • Closed: 2
      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.
      ▼ What are the most popular trail running routes in Randle?
      ▼ 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 trails are closed in Randle?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Randle. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 121
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 27
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 24
      • Closed: 2
      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 best beginner trail run trails in Randle?
      The best beginner trail running trails in Randle are: View all beginner trail running trails in Randle.
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