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449 ft
Distance
-25 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
423 ft
Altitude min
448 ft
Altitude max
448 ft
Altitude start
423 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-11.5%
Grade max
410 ft
Distance down
00:01:57
Avg time

12 Step Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park
    Issaquah, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29825 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15336 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump

Quick series of 10 (not 12, despite the name) gap jumps. Gaps consist of kickers (steep lips) and hips.

Access Info

Entrance branches off from the Rehab trail. Stay to the left when you come to a fork in the trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 26 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 416 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 3,830 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Dec 21, 2025 @ 8:59am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 21, 2025
Duthie Hill Park - OPEN! Thank you King County Parks & Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance & Volunteers!
Dec 18, 2025 @ 3:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 18, 2025
Trail Update: Duthie Hill Trails remain CLOSED. ETA: Targeting a reopening before Christmas. Thanks Parks & EMBA!
Dec 12, 2025 @ 12:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 12, 2025
*** Duthie Hill Park CLOSED *** - Storm Damage
Nov 23, 2024 @ 12:03pm
Nov 23, 2024
Nov 20, 2024 @ 11:25am
Nov 20, 2024
King County Parks has closed Duthie Hill due to downed trees and damage. Please avoid Duthie and respect the closure. Anticipated reopening,...
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Avg: 4.18 (16 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to 12-step trailhead (47.577440, -121.980760)

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        Oct 30, 2021 @ 6:58pm
        Oct 30, 2021

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        12 Step - Duthie Hill MTB Park [4K]
        0:31 | 969 | May 15, 2022 , Issaquah
        12 Step // Duthie Mountain Bike Park //...
        0:46 | 1532 | Dec 28, 2019 , Issaquah
        12 steps on a downhill bike
        1134 | Oct 17, 2015 , Issaquah
        Carters Edit
        0:22 | 205 | Oct 28, 2018 , Issaquah

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        Frequently Asked Questions About 12 Step

        Where is 12 Step located?
        12 Step is located in Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah, Washington, United States. It is part of the Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57744, -121.98076.
        How hard is 12 Step?
        12 Step is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%.
        What is the elevation gain for 12 Step?
        The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 423 ft to 448 ft.
        Is 12 Step a point to point trail?
        Yes, 12 Step is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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