more stats
2,477 ft
Distance
101 ft
Climb
00:06:09
Avg time
101 ft
Altitude change
347 ft
Altitude min
448 ft
Altitude max
347 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
4.1%
Grade
20.9%
Grade min
2,306 ft
Distance climb
171 ft
Distance flat
00:06:09
Avg time

Cairn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Mountain Park
    Mt. Vernon, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64674 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47022 in E-Biking
    • #81835 in Trail Running
    • #102585 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,085 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #738 in E-Biking
    • #2,859 in Trail Running
    • #3,644 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Great way to access the trails of Little Mountain. Good climb up with some tight switches and technical roots to get over. The same roots and some bermed corners make for a fun ride back down as well. Lot's of hikers, so maintain control.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 460 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Cairn Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cairn located?
      Cairn is located in Little Mountain Park, Mt. Vernon, Washington, United States. It is part of the Little Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.39542, -122.29606.
      ▼ How hard is Cairn?
      Cairn is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cairn?
      Cairn has 101 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 347 ft to 448 ft.
      ▼ Is Cairn a point to point trail?
      Cairn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cairn?
      Cairn is 2,477 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cairn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cairn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cairn?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cairn are:
      • August (26 activities)
      • July (21 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cairn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cairn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cairn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Cairn. The trail is 2,477 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cairn?
      Cairn is a very popular trail. There have been 2,200 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,068 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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