7.4 miles
Distance
1,069 ft
Climb
-1,065 ft
Descent
1,223 ft
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
548 ft
Altitude min
606 ft
Altitude start
610 ft
Altitude end
-48.2%
Grade max
48.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,885 ft
Distance flat

Lost Valley Loop is a roughly 9 mile ride out of the Fall Creek TH. Debates rage about route, but most people ride counter-clockwise so as not to miss the awesome descent on the McKenny Trail back down to Fall Creek. Thanks to trail work and re-routing over the past few years, this is now a year-round loop.

Detailed Description
Lost Valley Loop is a 7 mile popular easy route located near Olympia Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 6 trails. This route climbs 1,069 ft with a max elevation of 1,223 ft then descends -1,065 ft.
Tags
River or creek

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Sep 5, 2026)

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Stats

  • Distance
    7 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 32 min
  • Altitude min
    548 ft
  • Altitude start
    606 ft
  • Altitude end
    610 ft
  • Climb
    1,069 ft
  • Descent
    -1,065 ft
  • Grade max
    -48.2%
  • Grade min
    48.4%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,885 ft

35 Reviews & Comments

MtbJJohanson193
Great loop lots to see and nice and quiet
MtbNate344
Fun loop with a good climb. Descent was awesome!

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    147
Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Sep 26, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Vancouver)
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Jun 11, 2026 @ 12:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 11, 2026
Pretty overgrown in parts. No downed trees though.
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