more stats
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
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 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
    Yes
  • 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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 17 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 576 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 4,107 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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12 Step Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 7:32am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 21, 2026 @ 10:52am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 21, 2026
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
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on Jul 23, 2026
Dry
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

      Videos

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      12 Step - Duthie Hill MTB Park [4K]
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      0:31 | 1081 | May 15, 2022 , Issaquah
      12 Step // Duthie Mountain Bike Park //...
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      0:46 | 1628 | Dec 28, 2019 , Issaquah
      12 steps on a downhill bike
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      1225 | Oct 17, 2015 , Issaquah
      Carters Edit
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      0:22 | 206 | Oct 28, 2018 , Issaquah

      Trail Products

      4.3 ★★★★★
      16 Ratings
      5 ★ 56%
      4 ★ 31%
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      2 ★ 6%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      legolachy legolachy
      It’s only open when the builder is there. Respect the trails and don’t open it with our permission.
      selanavot selanavot
      All the photos from after 2014 are not actually from the trail (as of July 2019).

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is 12 Step?
      12 Step is 449 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 12 Step?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 12 Step. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 12 Step?
      12 Step is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ How do I access 12 Step? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 12 Step are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 12 Step?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride 12 Step. The trail is 449 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 12 Step?
      12 Step is a very popular trail. There have been 18,107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50,049 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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