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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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        Trail Running Stats

        Global Ranking
        #26
        State Ranking
        #22
        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
        1,245 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        520 miles
        Total Descent
        207,887 ft
        Total Vertical
        11,483 ft
        Reports
        965
        Completed Counter
        984
        Sub Regions

        Popular Randle Trail Running Trails

        100 3.0 2 miles 281 ft 87 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 65 hike
        Blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
        100 3.0 2 miles 0 ft 62
        Single Track Trail that has a fun downhill when combined with to make a loop from the Marble Mountain Sno-Park
        100 0.0 2 miles 132 ft 62 hike
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 4.4 4 miles 739 ft 60
        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...
        100 2.0 4 miles 1,451 ft 60 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 5.0 4 miles 1,611 ft 56
        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...
        100 4.5 2 miles 13 ft 49
        Butte Camp trail #238A connects the #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 238 at 1.3 miles from Red Rock Pass....

        Recent Run Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 0 trail runs
        Yesterday
        • 2 trail runs
        Past Week
        • 5 trail runs

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

        Photos of Randle

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        Feb 18, 2024 @ 9:06pm
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        Jan 1, 2024 @ 8:53pm
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        Oct 18, 2023 @ 8:32pm
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        136 |
        Jul 3, 2021 @ 5:19pm
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        1,758 |
        Jun 12, 2017 @ 8:08pm
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        Apr 17, 2016 @ 6:30pm
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        Aug 30, 2019 @ 11:32pm
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        Aug 5, 2017 @ 7:12pm
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        18 |
        Jul 13, 2026 @ 12:34pm
        Jul 13, 2026

        Videos of Randle

        Ape Cave - Washington Hiking
        hike
        4:23 | 128 | Mar 15, 2026 , Randle
        Lava Canyon - Washington Hiking
        hike
        3:25 | 12 | Mar 13, 2026 , Randle
        Mount St. Helens, Harry's Ridge - Washington...
        hike
        3:57 | 12 | Mar 13, 2026 , Randle
        Woods Creek Watchable Wildlife Story Trail
        hike
        3:38 | 57 | Jun 5, 2022 , Randle
        Accessible Adventures: Mt. St. Helens East...
        hike
        5:05 | 126 | Jun 5, 2022 , Randle
        Pumice
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        0:05 | 287 | 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 | 223 | Jul 28, 2018

        Current Trail Warnings

        statustraildateconditionuserinfo
        NF20
        Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 17, 2026
        Variableryz11Mountain Bike blocked by landslide at approx 8 miles up

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Summit Prairie Trail
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/Vancouver)
        20 hours
        VariableMountain Bike Moto rutted deeply in places, perhaps...Mdeniston
        NF-9085 Connector to Summit Prairie
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 9:35am (America/Vancouver)
        20 hours
        VariableMountain Bike Moto rutted deeply in places, perhaps...Mdeniston
        Boundary Trail (Norway Pass Eastward) 2
        Aug 21, 2026 @ 11:08am (America/Vancouver)
        Aug 21, 2026
        DryMountain Bike Trees down and a bit brushy, was able to...ccrider1
        Hamilton Buttes
        Aug 26, 2026 @ 11:05am (America/Vancouver)
        Aug 26, 2026
        DryMountain Bike Good condition for a moto trail but...brucmc
        FS Road 2750
        Aug 24, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 24, 2026
        DryMountain Bike Road access still open as of 8/22/26 -...ckoont
        Blue Lake Ridge
        Aug 22, 2026 @ 9:07pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 22, 2026
        DryDirtbike/Moto nickskater09
        Valley Trail
        Aug 22, 2026 @ 9:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 22, 2026
        DryDirtbike/Moto nickskater09
        Hamilton Peak
        Aug 22, 2026 @ 9:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 22, 2026
        Very DryDirtbike/Moto nickskater09
        Valley Trail
        Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:51pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 22, 2026
        UnknownDirtbike/Moto One 10” log about midway through the...nickskater09
        Bishop Ridge
        Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
        Aug 22, 2026
        DryDirtbike/Moto Loose rock in places, what you’d expect...nickskater09

        National Scenic Trails & Official Routes

        Activity Feed

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        Luzpreciadowishlistrouteactivity #102639409
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 5:40pm
        12 hours
        Mdenistonaddreportactivity #102638794 and 1 more
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 5:31pm
        12 hours
        brichaseriddentrailactivity #102623238
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 1:56pm
        16 hours
        alynicklaswishlisttrailactivity #102603772
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:19am
        19 hours
        MarcusK1wishlisttrailactivity #102586941
        Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:30am
        22 hours

        Recent Comments

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        pmhobsontrailLoowit #216: Sheep Canyon - Butte CampThat's referring to the north side of the...
        Aug 24, 2026 @ 10:55pm
        Aug 24, 2026
        railintrailSmith Creek TrailThat's a great description for this section....
        Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:49am
        Aug 22, 2026
        railintrailSmith Creek Trail #225I agree with Buzzworm, it's always fun to...
        Aug 22, 2026 @ 8:41am
        Aug 22, 2026
        AlyceKV2qEqreportSmith Creek Trail😂
        Aug 11, 2026 @ 8:38am
        Aug 11, 2026
        chrisaretrailGoat CreekIts hard to justify this route as add on to an...
        Aug 10, 2026 @ 2:39am
        Aug 10, 2026

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        Local Trail Supporters

        • Cold Creek Mountain Bikers

        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike2571,033 miles162,178 ft423 miles5,056 ft
        #158#60727960204,382
        E-Bike132678 miles97,503 ft276 miles5,056 ft
        #97#6505911311
        Gravel Bike115567 miles51,214 ft202 miles4,787 ft
        #40#2315526
        Adaptive Bike69358 miles28,510 ft118 miles4,659 ft
        #22#5795
        Winter Fat Bike314 miles2,418 ft5 miles3,002 ft
        #2,361#503131
        Horse110413 miles58,717 ft166 miles8,852 ft
        #41#25614013
        Hike3871,252 miles208,399 ft521 miles11,483 ft
        #23#257965352,177
        Trail Running3821,245 miles207,887 ft520 miles11,483 ft
        #26#229658384
        Dirtbike/Moto99504 miles79,232 ft208 miles4,951 ft
        #23#1212041176
        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
        #80#482
        Snowshoe20123 miles16,811 ft52 miles11,263 ft
        #160#42337
        Backcountry Ski20122 miles13,556 ft51 miles6,670 ft
        #181#332444

        Frequently Asked Questions About Randle

        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?
        What is the best time of the year to run in Randle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to run in Randle are:
        • August (40 activities)
        • June (18 activities)
        • July (18 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 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.
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