more stats
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
Avg time

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
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37380 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19546 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #631 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #292 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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Rooty
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 270 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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on Jul 3, 2026
Avg: 4.33 (13 votes)
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      Trail Products

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      13 Ratings
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      stburke811
      I’d say this is more of a black run, mainly because it’s pretty steep and chunky in some sections, stopping isn’t exactly an option. And in wet conditions I could see it being twice as sketchy.

      That said, it’s a fun trail if you enjoy downhill tech! Similar to something like OTG or atlas at Tiger mountain.
      DrTrailforks
      This is challenging! If you aren’t comfortable on most black runs, then take this trail slow until you know what’s coming. Lots of very slick, angled, roots. Super fun though, would highly recommend!
      adveturebrock
      It's pretty steep in some places. A really good place for intermediate riders to hone in technical skills. Some flowy features but more just a classic descent with roots and step terrain. Very fun quick loop!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 1,901 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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