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3,274 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-56 ft
Descent
00:06:16
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
350 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
384 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1,089 ft
Distance climb
1,736 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time

Cascara Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Paradise Valley Conservation Area
    Maltby, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49956 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30826 in Trail Running
    • #19677 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Great trail This is the first single track trail you come to (assuming you started at the main parking lot) and it should not be skipped. Great warm up trail, gets your juices flowing. Nice twists and turn, good rhythm and flow. Enough roots to keep your attention on what's ahead but overall not too roots. There is one rooty corner that some will prefer to walk about a 1/3 of the way in. Be sure to ride it both directions as it's a blast both ways.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 318 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 3,284 rides
  • Last: Aug 20, 2026
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        Directions to cascara trailhead (47.787860, -122.087190)
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        6 miles • 320 ft • 15 •
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        All Dice
        ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 462 ft • 17 • Loop •
        All the trails, in the best directions, no repeats.
        322
        Paradise Valley Enchilada Loop
        ★ 2.8 • 6 miles • 321 ft • 22 • Loop •
        Near-maximum trail coverage, including the most rooty Two Trees South.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cascara

        ▼ Where is Cascara located?
        Cascara is located in Paradise Valley Conservation Area, Maltby, Washington, United States. It is part of the Paradise Valley Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.78786, -122.08719.
        ▼ How hard is Cascara?
        Cascara is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascara?
        Cascara has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 350 ft to 407 ft.
        ▼ Is Cascara a point to point trail?
        Cascara is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cascara?
        Cascara is 3,274 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascara?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascara. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cascara?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cascara are:
        • July (291 activities)
        • August (240 activities)
        • October (194 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cascara? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascara are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascara?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Cascara. The trail is 3,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cascara?
        Cascara is a very popular trail. There have been 10,735 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,286 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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