16.5 miles
Distance
3,097 ft
Climb
-3,090 ft
Descent
2,612 ft
High Point
If you live in Mirrormont, do a solid for the planet and your legs by trying out this loop accessed from the West side climb. The beginning is a fairly awful climb, but rest easy knowing that once you hit Iverson, it only gets better. Take a break once you get down Iverson before climbing Master Link and Quick Link to the NOTG entrance, and ride through it until you reach the OTG/NOTG junction. They both exit at the same place, so pick one, ride it, then take Fully Rigid into Joy Ride and NW Timber to get back to the parking lot, and head back home on Iverson. If you're too tired to ride more singletrack, you can take the fire road instead and do about half the elevation for that stretch. This is accessed by going past the gate you see on the way to the top parking space and continuing back to Mirrormont.
Detailed Description
Mirrormont Long Route is a 16 mile popular intermediate route located near Issaquah Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 16 trails. This route climbs 3,097 ft with a max elevation of 2,612 ft then descends -3,090 ft.
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74 Reviews & Comments
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MosquitoFood
(Mar 1, 2023 at 20:46)
Trail Iverson
The clearcut has opened up some nice scenery. Not as squatchy now.
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E3C2Y
(Feb 4, 2023 at 16:12)
(Feb 4, 2023 at 16:12)
Trail Fully Rigid
Trailforks lists this as bidirectional with descending clearly the primary travel, but signage states downhill only for bikes, bidirectional open to hikers. Not many other options on getting back up.
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Slugjockey
(Jan 31, 2023 at 21:17)
Trail Off The Grid
If you are an advanced to expert rider, and can handle any level of trail, I don’t GAF if you think this is XC, or blue, or even green. Trail ratings are only tangentially there for you. For example, Olallie is green, but it’s also a blue if you’re going faster than 20mph which is easily achievable. The PRIMARY reason trail ratings exist is so that people who do not have the skills to ride a particular trail, don’t. The last thing you want is low intermediate rider deciding to ride a trail based on rating, and having a terrible experience, or worse, a bad digger. We get it. You’re a badass. Nobody cares. But an intermediate rider is not going to have fun on this trail, or get hurt. It’s balack for them.
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Skfernandez10
(Sep 19, 2022 at 0:17)
Trail Joy Ride
1st time at Tiger yesterday and I found this to be perfect for my skill level. I have never hit any tech nearly this gnarly, I'm surprised to see people complaining about flat turns. Watch some youtube and work on your flat cornering skills my fellow shredders. This is up there with being my favorite tech trail behind The Legend. I honestly thought this is a solid blue coming from someone who hasn't hit nearly any tech trails (flows really well too). Definitely a must ride for confident 1st timers at Tiger!
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cheekio
(Sep 1, 2022 at 14:56)
(Sep 1, 2022 at 14:56)
Trail Off The Grid
For me, I also found this trail to be more blue-ish, similar to Chipmunk Rebellion in Whistler. However, I did ride it in excellent and very dry conditions. It has enough tech features to earn its black rating, if you hit them fast and high and in the wet. Regardless, it’s super fun!
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JackBT6G2j
(Aug 19, 2022 at 20:55)
Trail NorthWest Timber
The root ball from the description seems like it is supposed to have a landing (looking at older pics,) but now that's eroded away.
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JackBT6G2j
(Aug 19, 2022 at 20:55)
Trail NorthWest Timber
The root ball from the description seems like it is supposed to have a landing (looking at older pics,) but now that's eroded away.
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smithjosh024
(May 26, 2022 at 16:59)
Trail Quick Link
Call me crazy, but I really love Quick Link. After a master link, many go left up the fire road, which is more direct, but QL is fun, short, and a nice little reward for finishing ML. Great trail. Includes a bit more uphill tech and features than ML.
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Chardiver1
(May 22, 2022 at 10:09)
(May 22, 2022 at 10:09)
Trail Master Link
Quite the slog up but makes you feel like you earn your descent down. The forest is beautiful and there is waterfall and other water features like the rest of the park. Very beautiful trail!
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Chardiver1
(May 21, 2022 at 22:41)
(May 21, 2022 at 22:41)
Trail Joy Ride
This trail was pretty muddy today. I’m mostly a progressing beginner so I stick to blue runs and found the technical features on this run a bit beyond my ability. I definitely had to walk on the super steep sharp corners and some rocky spots but there was definitely plenty of trail in between for me to have lots of fun. I’ll come back again for some more when it dries out
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JonathaneeeXAo
(Mar 9, 2022 at 15:07)
Trail NorthWest Timber
Can anyone remind me what the story is with the dozen or so trees that are painted with the white stripe?
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JonathaneeeXAo
(Mar 9, 2022 at 15:07)
Trail NorthWest Timber
Can anyone remind me what the story is with the dozen or so trees that are painted with the white stripe?
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carlsonwa
(Nov 21, 2021 at 16:40)
Trail Iverson
This cross over from side hustle is a perfectly fine way to get back to the lot. Not sure I’d ever ride it just to ride it.
A couple of spots with some slippery roots. The one diamond option is just steep’ish and muddy. Nothing to worry about for most blue riders.
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A couple of spots with some slippery roots. The one diamond option is just steep’ish and muddy. Nothing to worry about for most blue riders.
carlsonwa
(Nov 21, 2021 at 16:40)
Trail Iverson
This cross over from side hustle is a perfectly fine way to get back to the lot. Not sure I’d ever ride it just to ride it.
A couple of spots with some slippery roots. The one diamond option is just steep’ish and muddy. Nothing to worry about for most blue riders.
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A couple of spots with some slippery roots. The one diamond option is just steep’ish and muddy. Nothing to worry about for most blue riders.
Ch1ck3nn
(Oct 23, 2021 at 18:58)
(Oct 23, 2021 at 18:58)
Trail Off The Grid
Trail is in good shape. Lots of fun. Just be ready to get muddy
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muffintopz
(Sep 9, 2021 at 22:34)
Trail NOTG
Hey folks, lost a Subaru car key at tiger mountain today. It is a button key with a small blue/green key fob.
My route was Master Link --> Quick Link --> NOTG --> Crossover Rd --> Bail Out --> Preston RR --> Extra Terrestrial --> back to Crossover Rd --> Predator.
If you're on these trails in the next few days/weeks and see it, shoot me a text at 802-299-9433 and I'll buy you a beer or six. Cheers fellas!!
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My route was Master Link --> Quick Link --> NOTG --> Crossover Rd --> Bail Out --> Preston RR --> Extra Terrestrial --> back to Crossover Rd --> Predator.
If you're on these trails in the next few days/weeks and see it, shoot me a text at 802-299-9433 and I'll buy you a beer or six. Cheers fellas!!
chunky-tech-doctor
(Sep 6, 2021 at 19:46)
Trail NOTG
This trail is a notch under predator its amazing its strikingly fast for bigger chuncky trail. With alot of flow vibes and some of the best tech in tiger big drop is rollable but no need huge landing so you can break check it and let it go
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chunky-tech-doctor
(Aug 31, 2021 at 13:56)
Trail Joy Ride
Joy ride is one of the best trails out there pin it and tell me it's not one of the best if you can't ride the trail its all good flat turns are part of biking ? I'm confused on how you dont think this is top of the lists there is not alot of blues better sst? Atomic dog skyline? There all just as good joyride is fantastic trail and a must hit tech for days flow as well with drops and chuck. And please don't tell me what to do ok if you can't read my crap texts then leave it alone calling someone out and talking crap on a app is a bit ridiculous.
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tdeems
(Jul 10, 2021 at 11:22)
Trail Joy Ride
Awkward flat turns a no rhythm at all for the first half. Gets more fun further on. Fully disagree with chunky-tech-doctor about being a top blue. And on that note, please put a little more effort into sentence formation and punctuation if you are going to make a point of reviewing a lot of trails in the area. It’s hard to take you seriously.
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ebarnes1
(Jul 4, 2021 at 17:37)
(Jul 4, 2021 at 17:37)
Trail Off The Grid
Honestly kind of confused about this trail. I get that they are trying to keep all the natural features such as roots, rocks, and drops but for how popular this trail is it needs way more work. Smooth out some of the flow sections, clean up the rock lines, and this trail would definitely be a 5/5
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vitabrevis
(Jul 4, 2021 at 12:14)
Trail Master Link
Well crafted climbing trail! Gets you off the road and into the forest and shade. It’s beautiful in there, and the trail rides well- engaging enough to make the climbing a part of your ride rather than just a waiting period
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BenSmo
(Apr 22, 2021 at 21:57)
Trail Off The Grid
Lost my goggles on OTG, NOTG, or climbing the road from bottom of NOTG upwards. 100% goggles, black strap, black frame, clear lenses. If found please call 253-993-9020, would be greatly appreciated. Lost them on 4/22/21.
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photodog
(Feb 16, 2021 at 8:44)
(Feb 16, 2021 at 8:44)
Trail Off The Grid
Pretty fun trail when it's dry, but holds moisture more than others so if it's wet I'd not bother. When it's dry and fast there's plenty of room for creativity if you maintain speed.
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shaggedelic
(Jan 22, 2021 at 18:11)
Trail Off The Grid
I dunno about this, so over hyped felt like a waste of time. I did NOTG first and won’t be doing OTG ever again.
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TheSax
(Dec 23, 2020 at 9:00)
Trail Fully Rigid
This trail tends to be fairly unpopular in alot of comments and videos I've seen. I get it: there's alot of tech, not a ton a flow. But besides the fact that Fully Rigid has a strategic place in the trail system, it's a cool trail. Slow down, enjoy the tech. It would be a shame to see this replaced with a very blue square. It's over before you know it, just a quarter mile long.
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yman98
(Nov 29, 2020 at 12:02)
Trail Off The Grid
Recent rework has improved the flow of the trail. Ironing out a few of the awkward sections.
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adamweld
(Sep 22, 2020 at 22:52)
(Sep 22, 2020 at 22:52)
Trail Off The Grid
Absolutely one of the best trails in Washington.
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mhkhadeer
(Sep 6, 2020 at 18:18)
(Sep 6, 2020 at 18:18)
Trail Quick Link
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TheRent8590
(Jul 3, 2020 at 9:56)
(Jul 3, 2020 at 9:56)
Trail Off The Grid
This trail is loaded with obstacles, drops, off camber roots and rock gardens. There are several drops with tricky rock placement that could easily throw you off; intermediate riders may struggle conquering them all at first.
No one cares if you think it’s a blue or black; this trail is wicked fun, just go and ride it!
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No one cares if you think it’s a blue or black; this trail is wicked fun, just go and ride it!
jdh
(Feb 3, 2021 at 14:36)
(Feb 3, 2021 at 14:36)
Trail Off The Grid
IMO it depends how fast you hit it. I can scare myself on this trail, or I can pick my way down. If I do the former, it's a black, esp. if I take all the side hits and try to air things. Anyone could poke their way down though, so that does make it more of a "dark" blue trail.
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CaptainBLT
(Aug 9, 2021 at 10:55)
Trail Off The Grid
"Anyone could poke their way down" means it really shouldn't be black.
Especially after the trail maintenance this year, there are no mandatory gaps or drops, there is no section where you can't come to a complete stop without issue, and the trail still works just fine if you aren't able to carry speed.
Remy Metailler can find 40 foot gaps with sniper landings on blue trails in Whistler Bike Park, that doesn't make them pro lines.
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Especially after the trail maintenance this year, there are no mandatory gaps or drops, there is no section where you can't come to a complete stop without issue, and the trail still works just fine if you aren't able to carry speed.
Remy Metailler can find 40 foot gaps with sniper landings on blue trails in Whistler Bike Park, that doesn't make them pro lines.
S4-916
(Oct 31, 2019 at 15:05)
(Oct 31, 2019 at 15:05)
Trail Master Link
Nice singletrack trail, not steep, technically pretty easy, nice way to get up the hill.
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Evanalmighty19
(Oct 28, 2019 at 8:49)
(Oct 28, 2019 at 8:49)
Trail Master Link
Much better than climbing the summit access road
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pinkece
(May 30, 2021 at 13:54)
Trail Master Link
Thought I would like it a lot more than the fire road but now I'm not so sure. It's a toss up between the two for me. The fire road may be the faster way up.
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tpedley
(Jul 23, 2019 at 8:51)
(Jul 23, 2019 at 8:51)
Trail NOTG
Probably the funnest sanctioned trail (outside a park) I have ever ridden. A refreshingly natural and loose antidote to the flow trail epidemic. Goldilocks steepness that helps you keep speed but doesn’t take it too far like many fall-line trails. Most will find it much more difficult than OTG, especially if you aren’t used to this style of riding.
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jsnswt
(Jun 25, 2019 at 13:50)
Trail Off The Grid
The top is fun and flowy, at the split I would recommend NOTG as a much more flowy and fun descent.
The bottom part of Off The Grid has little flow and is to filled with switchbacks to flat sections.
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The bottom part of Off The Grid has little flow and is to filled with switchbacks to flat sections.
dirtworship
(May 17, 2019 at 22:51)
Trail Off The Grid
Super fun descent, lots of flow but also lots of smashing over roots and rocks. Top notch trail, keeps you guessing with every turn.
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marebearrr
(Mar 29, 2019 at 16:34)
(Mar 29, 2019 at 16:34)
Trail Off The Grid
I would definitely say this is a black diamond. At least to me. Lots of obstacles. Lota of right switchbacks, rocks, roots, and drop offs. Lots of work. Fun but very challenging. Not a relaxing swooping downhill. If I were naming this trial: “relentles
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hi-dr-nick
Reporter (Sep 11, 2018 at 14:21)
Trail Off The Grid
Definitely not as hard as it sounds. More of a blue/black than a true black. With that said, super fun trail that keeps things interesting throughout its entirety.
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DBoop7
(Oct 13, 2017 at 20:50)
Trail Off The Grid
Was really rainy today but was still a blast!! Lots of slippery rocks and roots though.
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GarrettTimm
(Aug 2, 2017 at 10:37)
Trail Master Link
Ride up the end of the "Northwest Timber Trail" where it ends at the road for roughly 5 minutes, hang a left at the fork (there is a sign), Master Link starts there. If you go right at this point, you will not be riding a climbing trail.
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GarrettTimm
(Aug 2, 2017 at 10:31)
This is the old route up to the summit, sometimes used by logging trucks and trail crews for access, take the "Master Link" climbing trail up instead.
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GarrettTimm
(Aug 2, 2017 at 10:31)
This is the old route up to the summit, sometimes used by logging trucks and trail crews for access, take the "Master Link" climbing trail up instead.
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jayacheess
(Oct 17, 2015 at 10:20)
Trail Off The Grid
This really is an amazing trail. I'd love to get down there again and ride the new Predator trail.
My only concern with the Tiger mountain riding area is the difficulty ratings seem to be a bit inflated. This trail feels squarely like an Intermediate, and nothing that I saw from POV videos makes Predator look like a double black. But maybe that's a good thing if it keeps unprepared people off the trails? shrug
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My only concern with the Tiger mountain riding area is the difficulty ratings seem to be a bit inflated. This trail feels squarely like an Intermediate, and nothing that I saw from POV videos makes Predator look like a double black. But maybe that's a good thing if it keeps unprepared people off the trails? shrug
boxxerace
TRAILFORKS (Jul 24, 2015 at 23:11)
Trail Off The Grid
What a fantastic trail! Wish it went all the way to the bottom.
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nsteele
(Dec 23, 2014 at 22:30)
Trail NorthWest Timber
A pleasant XC ride that is a main link to the rest of the East Tiger trail system. If doing a shorter loop, then NTT will be your entrance and your exit. If doing a longer day by riding up the fire road to the East Summit, then NTT is your exit trail back to the parking lot.
Overall, NTT is rated Green, but it still has a few sections that will challenge novice riders. I've yet to see anyone successfully ride the big root ball in the uphill (East) direction. And same root ball in the downhill (West) direction back to parking lot is definitely a Blue trail feature. Roll it or drop it, and don't look down to your left! Also, the rock garden near the West end of the trail is more challenging riding uphill (heading West).
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Overall, NTT is rated Green, but it still has a few sections that will challenge novice riders. I've yet to see anyone successfully ride the big root ball in the uphill (East) direction. And same root ball in the downhill (West) direction back to parking lot is definitely a Blue trail feature. Roll it or drop it, and don't look down to your left! Also, the rock garden near the West end of the trail is more challenging riding uphill (heading West).
nsteele
(Dec 23, 2014 at 22:30)
Trail NorthWest Timber
A pleasant XC ride that is a main link to the rest of the East Tiger trail system. If doing a shorter loop, then NTT will be your entrance and your exit. If doing a longer day by riding up the fire road to the East Summit, then NTT is your exit trail back to the parking lot.
Overall, NTT is rated Green, but it still has a few sections that will challenge novice riders. I've yet to see anyone successfully ride the big root ball in the uphill (East) direction. And same root ball in the downhill (West) direction back to parking lot is definitely a Blue trail feature. Roll it or drop it, and don't look down to your left! Also, the rock garden near the West end of the trail is more challenging riding uphill (heading West).
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Overall, NTT is rated Green, but it still has a few sections that will challenge novice riders. I've yet to see anyone successfully ride the big root ball in the uphill (East) direction. And same root ball in the downhill (West) direction back to parking lot is definitely a Blue trail feature. Roll it or drop it, and don't look down to your left! Also, the rock garden near the West end of the trail is more challenging riding uphill (heading West).
pinkece
(May 30, 2021 at 13:44)
Trail NorthWest Timber
I haven't seen anyone clear that root ball on the trail. If anyone has a video of them doing it I'd love to see. IMO it is a expert feature, definitely not blue.
Overall experience, didn't like NW Timber very much. Almost no descent/downhill sections. A lot of climbing, including very steep sections that pop of nowhere (eg. right after a rocky/rooty patch).
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Overall experience, didn't like NW Timber very much. Almost no descent/downhill sections. A lot of climbing, including very steep sections that pop of nowhere (eg. right after a rocky/rooty patch).
pinkece
(May 30, 2021 at 13:44)
Trail NorthWest Timber
I haven't seen anyone clear that root ball on the trail. If anyone has a video of them doing it I'd love to see. IMO it is a expert feature, definitely not blue.
Overall experience, didn't like NW Timber very much. Almost no descent/downhill sections. A lot of climbing, including very steep sections that pop of nowhere (eg. right after a rocky/rooty patch).
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Overall experience, didn't like NW Timber very much. Almost no descent/downhill sections. A lot of climbing, including very steep sections that pop of nowhere (eg. right after a rocky/rooty patch).
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Altitude start859 ft
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Grade max-42.7%
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Grade min41.6%
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Distance climb8 miles
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