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2,871 ft
Distance
343 ft
Climb
-13 ft
Descent
00:14:20
Avg time
330 ft
Altitude change
1,074 ft
Altitude min
1,412 ft
Altitude max
1,074 ft
Altitude start
1,404 ft
Altitude end
11.5%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
38.8%
Grade min
2,224 ft
Distance climb
121 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:14:20
Avg time

Big Worm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Zoo
    Port Angeles, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #190588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #427540 in Trail Running
    • #431314 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,108 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #8,692 in Trail Running
    • #8,737 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Washington Department of Natural Resources

Big Worm is a climbing trail that returns you from the bottom of Sendtaur to the access road. It starts out steep and will mess with your emotions, but mellows as you make your way up. Big Worm was constructed by Top Left Trails Co-Op. Please consider donating if you're enjoying what we're doing out here.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Big Worm Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 30, 2026
 Clear, running well.
Jul 16, 2026 @ 1:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 16, 2026
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Brushed out
Dec 9, 2025 @ 7:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 9, 2025
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Reroute of steep climb to mellower grade
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Worm located?
      Big Worm is located in The Zoo, Port Angeles, Washington, United States. It is part of the The Zoo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.09152, -123.59122.
      ▼ How hard is Big Worm?
      Big Worm is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Worm?
      Big Worm has 343 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 13 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,074 ft to 1,412 ft.
      ▼ How long is Big Worm?
      Big Worm is 2,871 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Worm?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Worm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Worm?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Worm are:
      • June (24 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      • September (9 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Big Worm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Worm are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Worm?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Big Worm. The trail is 2,871 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Worm?
      Big Worm is a very popular trail. There have been 162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 171 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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