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SaveTiger Mountain is one of Seattle's most popular mountain biking destinations. The East Tiger Summit, Preston Railroad Grade, Iverson (Fat Hand), Silent Swamp, Fully Rigid, Joy Ride, Predator, Off-the-Grid, Preston BailOut Radness, The Legend, Master Link, Quick Link, Easy Tiger and Northwest Timber Trails are all open to bicycles. Starting in 2014, trails will not be subject to the past Oct 15 to Apr 15 seasonal closures. However, all trails are still subject to closures depending on trail and weather conditions (check for updates on this page and here). There are many miles of logging roads that are open all year long.
source: Evergreen MTB
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: State Forest
Land Manager: Washington State DNR
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Region Supporters & Maintainers
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
56 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Hike
110 trails
- Trail Running
110 trails
Region Details
- 20
- 7
- 18
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Region Status
Open as of 2 daysLocal Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 123
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 56
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 22
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 16
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 110
- Trails Trail Running
- 110
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 126 miles
- Total Descent
- 29,739 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,782 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,966 ft
- Reports
- 6,133
- Photos
- 1,359
- Completed Counter
- 116,769
Popular Tiger Mountain State Forest Trails
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 1,026 ft • 7,308 •
The main way to access the upper mountain trails now. This is an uphill-only trail, and is a great option to avoid grinding up the East Summit road. Be alert for hikers on this multi-use trail. Finally climbing singletrack at Tiger, you...
• 95 ★ 2.9 • 1,539 ft • 26 ft • 6,601 •
Connector trail from upper parking lot to Iverson trail, and on to the Northwest Timber Trail and East Tiger Summit road climb. Historically a seasonal closure has been in place from approximately Oct 15 to April 15.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2,477 ft • 191 ft • 6,471 •
Quick Link is an uphill only trail and an alternative to climbing the road. Access it from the end of Master Link, or from the Crossover Road.
• 70 ★ 3.5 • 4,783 ft • 38 ft • 4,524 •
A little of everything. Faster and more flowy than Fully Rigid, but still enough rocks, roots and switchbacks to keep the tech crowd happy too. Quite rideable uphill (which makes a nice after work loop possible using Silent Swamp to...
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 24 ft • 4,322 •
Swoopy and fast downhill. Mostly smooth with several roots and rock gardens. Great views of Mt. Rainier and southern Puget Sound from the summit. ETS provides access to the tops of several different trails at Tiger. Turn right shortly...
• 80 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 41 ft • 4,013 •
A truly great trail. Catch the start by taking a right at the trail junction off the East Tiger Summit trail after it crosses the summit road. Like the other new trails on Tiger, OTG has a bit of everything. It's mostly flowy, but also...
• 70 ★ 3.3 • 1,995 ft • 0 ft • 3,925 •
Gnarly, rocky, rooty goodness, but still has some good flow to it too. Solid single black. The crux, especially when wet, is navigating the "v-tree" root ball about halfway down without dabbing. Ride it twice for a nice extra loop: Ride...
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 3,703 •
NOTE: Side Hustle suffered massive storm damage in November 2024 and was closed while crews worked to remove downed trees and reroute trail. After thousands of staff and volunteer hours during the 2024/2025 build season it's now back...
Mountain Bike Routes
★ 3.9 • 10 miles • 1,955 ft • 6 • Loop •
This is the standard Tiger lap from the top. From either parking lot, take the Master Link and Quick Link...
★ 3.9 • 13 miles • 2,407 ft • 16 • Loop •
This is a great blue-level loop up to the summit and back for the intermediate rider who's not quite ready...
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,376 ft • 3 •
Fire Road directly to Side Hustle with Iverson back to the parking lot.
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,567 ft • 6 • Loop •
Lunch length loop that gets in a couple of good downhills and mostly avoids the service roads.
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 1,550 ft • 3 •
2022 CDC: Tiger Mt Enduro Lite Course is live The Lite Course will feature the new Side Hustle Trail. The...
Photos of Tiger Mountain State Forest Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sv3tlagram | ridden | trail | activity #107269706 | Nov 5, 2026 @ 5:46pm 2 hours |
| jakemannix | add | karma | activity #107228126 | Nov 5, 2026 @ 3:38am 16 hours |
| Sv3tlagram | ridden | trail | activity #107219357 and 4 more | Nov 4, 2026 @ 8:36pm 23 hours |
| ctcollins41 | ridden | trail | activity #107201643 | Nov 4, 2026 @ 1:37pm 1 day |
| Sv3tlagram | ridden | trail | activity #107164110 and 5 more | Nov 3, 2026 @ 10:15pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail is a wonderful example of what a... | Oct 23, 2026 @ 11:31am Oct 23, 2026 | ||
| report | Sorry, I'll edit. Shouldn't have cruised... | Oct 1, 2026 @ 8:49am Oct 1, 2026 | ||
| report | Sooooo, not a significant issue/amber post. | Oct 1, 2026 @ 8:34am Oct 1, 2026 | ||
| report | Done on Friday 9/11 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 10:37am Sep 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Have ridden trails for 20+ years this is... | Aug 30, 2026 @ 6:25pm Aug 30, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Mountain | 11 | 3.6 km | |||
| Snoqualmie Ridge | 6 | 4 km | |||
| Raging River State Forest | 6 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4.5 km |
| Grand Ridge Park | 13 | 13 | 1 | 5 km | |
| Tennant Trailhead Park | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6.2 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 56 | 66 miles | 16,470 ft | 32 miles | 2,372 ft | #62 | #3 | 1,316 | 6,109 | 117 | 70,415 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 11 miles | 1,952 ft | 5 miles | 1,230 ft | #2,753 | #46 | 3 | 3,322 | 7 | 6,398 | |
| Gravel Bike | 22 | 36 miles | 5,850 ft | 14 miles | 2,421 ft | #38 | #16 | 190 | 1 | 30 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 16 | 28 miles | 4,718 ft | 12 miles | 2,352 ft | #38 | #16 | 257 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 879 ft | 2 miles | 840 ft | #38 | #16 | 379 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 3 miles | 482 ft | 1 mile | 584 ft | 970 | 4 | |||||
| Hike | 110 | 115 miles | 22,129 ft | 46 miles | 2,782 ft | #112 | #9 | 32 | 5,100 | 14 | 3,872 | |
| Trail Running | 110 | 115 miles | 22,129 ft | 46 miles | 2,782 ft | #390 | #20 | 5 | 5,101 | 13 | 2,449 | |
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 377 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest are:
- Predator (MOUNTAIN BIKING ONLY) (4.7/5)
- The Legend (MOUNTAIN BIKING ONLY) (4.6/5)
- NOTG (4.6/5)
- East Tiger Summit (4.6/5)
- Side Hustle (4.6/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Tiger Mountain State Forest are:
- July (985 activities)
- August (940 activities)
- June (921 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Tiger Mountain State Forest. 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 Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The longest trail in Tiger Mountain State Forest is Preston RR Grade at 3.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The best hiking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest are:
- Bootleg Trail (Upper)
- Poo Poo Point Trail
- Chirico Trail
- West Tiger 3 Trail (Lower)
- West Tiger 3 Trail (Upper)
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The best trail running trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Tiger Mountain State Forest has a total of 123 trails. Of those, 56 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Tiger Mountain State Forest is Preston RR Grade with 1,065 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Tiger Mountain State Forest is Predator (MOUNTAIN BIKING ONLY) with 1,329 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Tiger Mountain State Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Tiger Mountain State Forest is Powerlink with an average grade of 9.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Yes, there are 1 waterfall locations noted along trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Tiger Mountain State Forest are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The overall region status for Tiger Mountain State Forest is Clear / Green. Out of 87 trails:
- Clear / Green: 77
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 5
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What are the trail conditions in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Tiger Mountain State Forest:
- Ideal: 5 trails
- Variable: 1 trail
- Wet: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Yes, Tiger Mountain State Forest supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest 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 Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Tiger Mountain State Forest are: View all mountain biking routes in Tiger Mountain State Forest.
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What type of bike is most common in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Tiger Mountain State Forest are:
- AM (933 activities)
- XC (42 activities)
- DH (32 activities)
- RD (4 activities)
- Fat (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The most popular Strava segments in Tiger Mountain State Forest are:
- Tiger Summit Trail DH - Upper Section (15,513 athletes)
- Partial Joyride (If you chill after fully rigid and at the road) (15,091 athletes)
- NW timber from Bridge (13,661 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
There are 3 technical trail features (TTFs) in Tiger Mountain State Forest. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Tiger Mountain State Forest.
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What trails are closed in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
There are currently 5 closed trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 77
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
- Closed: 5
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Tiger Mountain State Forest are:
- NWT Bypass (4/5)
- Master Link (4.6/5)
- Easy, Tiger (4.1/5)
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