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1,726 ft
Distance
-315 ft
Descent
00:02:17
Avg time
-315 ft
Altitude change
605 ft
Altitude min
920 ft
Altitude max
920 ft
Altitude start
607 ft
Altitude end
-18.2%
Grade
-39%
Grade max
-4%
Grade min
1,726 ft
Distance down
00:02:17
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Bowfinger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Slope Trails
    Olympia, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #45958 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17725 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    WA State DNR

Fast upper section with lots of pumps and sneaky doubles. Steepens up at the end with a few rooty corner which are tough when wet. More technical blue than LTD upper or lower.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 264 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Directions to bowfinger trailhead (47.047100, -123.195110)
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        3:26 | 59 | Nov 14, 2025 , Olympia
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        49:40 | 85 | May 27, 2024 , Olympia
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        6:36 | 135 | Nov 19, 2023 , Olympia

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bowfinger

        ▼ Where is Bowfinger located?
        Bowfinger is located in North Slope Trails, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Slope Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.0471, -123.19511.
        ▼ How hard is Bowfinger?
        Bowfinger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 18.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bowfinger?
        The trail has 315 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 605 ft to 920 ft.
        ▼ Is Bowfinger a point to point trail?
        Bowfinger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Bowfinger?
        Bowfinger is 1,726 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bowfinger?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Bowfinger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bowfinger?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bowfinger are:
        • August (20 activities)
        • July (18 activities)
        • September (18 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Bowfinger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bowfinger are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Bowfinger?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Bowfinger. The trail is 1,726 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Bowfinger?
        Bowfinger is a very popular trail. There have been 1,882 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,223 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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