1.8 miles
Distance
634 ft
Climb
-633 ft
Descent
1,008 ft
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Bowfinger Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Olympia Washington. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 634 ft with a max elevation of 1,008 ft then descends -633 ft.
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Trails in Route

A-Line1 mile
Stormy663 ft
Bowfinger1,696 ft
Stormy489 ft
A-Line787 ft

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More Stats for Bowfinger Loop mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    25 min 29 sec
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    372 ft
  • Altitude start
    372 ft
  • Altitude end
    374 ft
  • Grade max
    -68%
  • Grade min
    43.4%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    3,629 ft
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Stormy
Mar 10, 2025 @ 8:36pm
Mar 10, 2025
Trail was in great shape when I rode it four days ago. A little wet in some spots. First time riding out here but I'll be back.
Bowfinger
Nov 26, 2024 @ 1:31pm
Nov 26, 2024
Bowfinger is holding up great in the wet. No puddles or muddy sections.
A-Line
Jun 23, 2023 @ 8:27am
Jun 23, 2023
good to go
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