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4,551 ft
Distance
-705 ft
Descent
00:10:16
Avg time
-705 ft
Altitude change
248 ft
Altitude min
953 ft
Altitude max
953 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-48.6%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
4,551 ft
Distance down
00:10:16
Avg time

Double Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Chuckanut Mountain
    Bellingham, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (8 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3354 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #11553 in E-Biking
    • #158317 in Trail Running
    • #127100 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #103 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #172 in E-Biking
    • #4,779 in Trail Running
    • #4,271 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

Continue off double black to the bottom of the mountain. This is a twisty and technical trail with roots and a few natural rock drops. There's a portion with mild ravine exposure. It's a lot of fun for the adventurous rider seeking some excitement without an epic climb. There's plenty of gnar, a great bouncy rhythm and loads of cheap thrills along the way.

Tags
DropsExposureJumpsTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 234 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,864 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Double Down Trail Reports

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Sep 16, 2026 @ 11:38am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 16, 2026
Other than the popular big drops and sticky twists it rides nicely.
Aug 17, 2026 @ 1:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 17, 2026
Slightly dry with a couple of loose corners but running fast. Analog bikes run best on this trail.
Jul 1, 2026 @ 9:06am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 1, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 @ 9:56am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 4, 2026
Clear. Mostly good - little dry/loose in spots
Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 25, 2026
reporter
Big tree in reports is not on Double Down. Tree near exit is cleared.
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on Sep 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.72 (86 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to double-down-39330 trailhead (48.654020, -122.479480)

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      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

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      ★ 2.0 • 15 miles • 3,138 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Cross country/enduro route in the Chuckanuts that ends by dropping double black/double down.
      4.8 ★★★★★
      86 Ratings
      5 ★ 84%
      4 ★ 12%
      3 ★ 2%
      2 ★ 2%
      1 ★

      9 Reviews & Comments

      andrewnelsen
      Super fun trail for more advanced riders. I had a blast choosing a line on some of the big rock rolls and drops. I wouldn’t recommend taking an intermediate rider down this unless they want to get off and walk a lot. Not quite a double black, but a proper single black. Highly recommend hitting this.
      ChrisS08 ChrisS08
      The trail is running great and a lot of fun. While I'm good with the single black rating, this is not a "soft" single black, as you might find elsewhere. This is a one of the more challenging single blacks I have ridden.
      nofunstravaguy nofunstravaguy
      Really Double Down is the 'double black' trail between the two, if anything. Double Down is a legit solid black anywhere in the world, with some expert features. Double Black trail was easier- both are fun with some tech, roots, drops, good dirt.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Double Down located?
      Double Down is located in Chuckanut Mountain, Bellingham, Washington, United States. It is part of the Chuckanut Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.65402, -122.47948.
      ▼ How hard is Double Down?
      Double Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Double Down?
      The trail has 705 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 248 ft to 953 ft.
      ▼ Is Double Down a point to point trail?
      Yes, Double Down is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Double Down?
      Double Down is 4,551 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Double Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Double Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Double Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Double Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Double Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Double Down. The trail is 4,551 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Double Down?
      Double Down is a very popular trail. There have been 12,867 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,554 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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