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SavePopular Trail Networks
view all areas »Seattle 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 in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and tight and twisty. Scenery includes beaches, lakes and creeks. Common trail features include bridges, jumps and skinnies. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Woodland Park, West Duwamish Greenbelt and Washington Park Arboretum.
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- Mountain Bike
122 trails
- E-Bike
13 trails
- Adaptive Bike
13 trails
- Hike
178 trails
- Trail Running
178 trails
Region Details
- 28
- 13
- 54
- 19
- 7
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Sep 11, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 199
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 122
- Trails E-Bike
- 13
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 101
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 178
- Trails Trail Running
- 178
- Total Distance
- 105 miles
- Total Descent
- 7,787 ft
- Total Vertical
- 440 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 445 ft
- Reports
- 375
- Photos
- 79
- Completed Counter
- 34,841
Articles
The Best Hikes Near Seattle for Every Kind of Hiker
Jan 25, 2022 from backpacker.com
Looking for a great dayhike, weekend trip, or multiday expedition near Seattle? We've got you covered.
Sub Regions
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Camp Long
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Cheasty Trails & Bike Park
- 7
- 3
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Discovery Park
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I5-Colonnade
- 5
- 4
- 4
- 1
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Interlaken Park
- 1
- 1
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Lincoln Park
- 13
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Ravenna Park
- 1
- 2
- 1
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Richmond Beach Trails
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Seward Park
- 6
- 5
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Sunset Pump Park
- 2
- 1
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Union Bay Natural Area
- 4
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Washington Park Arboretum
- 1
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West Crest Park
- 3
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West Duwamish Greenbelt
- 14
- 7
- 3
Popular Seattle Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 15 ft • 301 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 13 ft • 297 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2,116 ft • 23 ft • 267 •
Popular white difficulty paved path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 551 ft • 0 ft • 258 •
A fun line with a few jumps. Hard to make it up the far side of the first gully, so be prepared to hike your bike. Some cross traffic, so good to hoot and holler a bit on the roll in to make sure your presence is known.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 741 ft • 0 ft • 254 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 938 ft • 47 ft • 243 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 4,625 ft • 30 ft • 230 •
Popular green difficulty dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,109 ft • 0 ft • 223 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
Seattle Mountain Bike Routes
2 miles • 14 ft • 0 • Loop •
Photos of Seattle Mountain Bike
Videos of Seattle Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Trillium Loop | Sep 11, 2026 @ 9:50am (America/Vancouver) Sep 11, 2026 | Dry | brucmc | ||
| Cheshiahud Lake Union Trail | Sep 11, 2026 @ 6:20am (America/Vancouver) Sep 11, 2026 | Ideal | Cmoberg | ||
| Burke Gilman Trail - UW to 61st Ave NE | Sep 11, 2026 @ 6:20am (America/Vancouver) Sep 11, 2026 | Dry | Cmoberg | ||
| South Ship Canal Trail | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:02am (America/Vancouver) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | Cmoberg | ||
| Elliott Bay Trail | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:02am (America/Vancouver) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | Cmoberg | ||
| East Interlaken Boulevard | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:02am (America/Vancouver) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | Cmoberg | ||
| Texas Way | Sep 9, 2026 @ 7:02am (America/Vancouver) Sep 9, 2026 | Ideal | Cmoberg | ||
| Arboretum Loop | Sep 4, 2026 @ 8:25am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | lbfatboyslim | ||
| Limestone Loop | Aug 20, 2026 @ 9:24am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 20, 2026 | Unknown | brentbinge | ||
| I-90 Trail | Aug 2, 2026 @ 11:44am (America/Vancouver) Aug 2, 2026 | Dry | theprofessionaljerry |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| nomadshred | wishlist | trail | activity #104595381 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 8:00pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| Jpennock99 | wishlist | skillpark | activity #104008742 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 3:03pm Sep 17, 2026 |
| AlexHepworth | wishlist | region | activity #103868197 | Sep 15, 2026 @ 12:53pm Sep 15, 2026 |
| brucmc | add | report | activity #103556251 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 11:02am Sep 11, 2026 |
| Cmoberg | add | report | activity #103548462 and 1 more | Sep 11, 2026 @ 9:13am Sep 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | We | Aug 28, 2025 @ 7:25am Aug 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | Trail has been fully revamped from the first... | Mar 5, 2025 @ 8:52pm Mar 5, 2025 | ||
| trail | Great local resource, needs more use! A bunch... | Nov 25, 2024 @ 12:32am Nov 25, 2024 | ||
| trail | Lots of blue tarps and tents on this trail... | May 5, 2024 @ 6:16pm May 5, 2024 | ||
| trail | A friend and I have been working on the trails... | Mar 22, 2024 @ 11:28am Mar 22, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k46 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge278 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge10 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k46 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge280 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge11 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| I-5 Colonnade | skill park | Seattle | |
| Lower woodland dirt jump | skill park | Seattle |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 122 | 78 miles | 5,705 ft | 29 miles | 440 ft | #982 | #28 | 77 | 373 | 1 | 147,530 | |
| E-Bike | 13 | 25 miles | 463 ft | 8 miles | 230 ft | #2,887 | #44 | 316 | 8,999 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 101 | 75 miles | 4,426 ft | 26 miles | 364 ft | #6,317 | #2,008 | 6 | 748 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 10 miles | 518 ft | 3 miles | 230 ft | #2,649 | #40 | 18 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2,188 ft | 33 ft | 341 ft | 144 ft | #6,317 | #2,008 | |||||
| Hike | 178 | 103 miles | 7,356 ft | 36 miles | 440 ft | #1,205 | #35 | 2 | 336 | 10 | 4,165 | |
| Trail Running | 178 | 103 miles | 7,356 ft | 36 miles | 440 ft | #525 | #25 | 336 | 2 | 26,452 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Seattle?
Seattle has 17 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Seattle?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Seattle are:
- Trillium Loop (4.3/5)
- The Ogie (4.2/5)
- West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail (4.2/5)
- Dog Park Flow (4.2/5)
- West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Seattle?
There are 25 parking locations listed in Seattle. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Seattle?
The longest trail in Seattle is Elliott Bay Trail at 3.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Seattle?
The best hiking trails in Seattle are:
- West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail
- South Beach Trail
- Discovery Beach Trail
- North Beach Trail
- Parking Lot Connector
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Seattle?
The best trail running trails in Seattle are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Seattle?
Seattle has a total of 199 trails. Of those, 122 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Seattle to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Seattle?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Seattle is West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail with 350 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Seattle?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Seattle is West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail with 428 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Seattle?
Seattle supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Seattle?
The following bike services are available in Seattle:
- Bike Shop (26)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
- Race/Event Organizer (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Seattle?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Seattle is Valley View Trail with an average grade of 17%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Seattle?
The overall region status for Seattle is Clear / Green. Out of 101 trails:
- Clear / Green: 86
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 10
- Closed: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Seattle?
Yes, Seattle supports e-bike riding. There are 12 trails in Seattle that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Seattle?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Seattle are: View all mountain biking routes in Seattle.
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What are the top sights to see in Seattle?
There are 2 notable sights in Seattle. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Seattle.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Seattle?
The most popular Strava segments in Seattle are:
- BGT Pacific Pl to 25th Ave NE (40,368 athletes)
- Gravel Passing Lane (39,453 athletes)
- Hit da Ramp (37,759 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Seattle?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Seattle. Some popular features include:
- Octagon of Death (Skinny)
- Trials Area (Other)
- Tqalu Skils Area (A-Frame)
- Drop Zone (Drop)
- Holy Chute (Rock Face)
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What trails are closed in Seattle?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Seattle. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 86
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 10
- Closed: 1
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Seattle?
Yes, there are 13 accessible/adaptive trails in Seattle. View all adaptive trails in Seattle for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Seattle?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Seattle directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Seattle?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Seattle are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Seattle?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Seattle are:
- West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail (5/5)
- Fischer Trail (4/5)
- West Duwamish Greenbelt Trail (5/5)
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