more stats
2,251 ft
Distance
46 ft
Climb
-127 ft
Descent
00:04:04
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
399 ft
Altitude min
487 ft
Altitude max
486 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-40.1%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
807 ft
Distance climb
1,047 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:04:04
Avg time

Dreamlifter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Japanese Gulch
    Mukilteo, Washington
  • AKA
    The Wookie
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62855 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26205 in E-Biking
    • #93289 in Trail Running
    • #132286 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,062 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #413 in E-Biking
    • #3,094 in Trail Running
    • #4,434 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A fall line traverse trail that wanders up and down. Presents a nice balance of climbing and descent. One of the highest trails to drop down to the train tracks. Trail is also known as "the Wookie"

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 89 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 604 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Dreamlifter Trail Reports

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Dec 14, 2025 @ 3:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 14, 2025
Replaced another bridge slat
Dec 1, 2025 @ 10:43am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 1, 2025
 reporter Trail blown of debris as part of Mukilteo Leaf blowing day.
Nov 27, 2025 @ 1:01pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 27, 2025
Blown off
Apr 5, 2025 @ 1:02pm
Apr 5, 2025
Jan 25, 2025 @ 1:46pm
Jan 25, 2025
 reporter
Fixed a persistent mud spot on the west side of the creek near the wrecked car.
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on Dec 14, 2025
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
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      ksluwa
      Fun and flowy trail. Narrow in some spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dreamlifter located?
      Dreamlifter is located in Japanese Gulch, Mukilteo, Washington, United States. It is part of the Japanese Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.93553, -122.29012.
      ▼ How hard is Dreamlifter?
      Dreamlifter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dreamlifter?
      Dreamlifter has 46 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 127 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 399 ft to 487 ft.
      ▼ Is Dreamlifter a point to point trail?
      Dreamlifter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dreamlifter?
      Dreamlifter is 2,251 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dreamlifter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dreamlifter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dreamlifter?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dreamlifter are:
      • July (46 activities)
      • October (46 activities)
      • May (43 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Dreamlifter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dreamlifter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dreamlifter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Dreamlifter. The trail is 2,251 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dreamlifter?
      Dreamlifter is a very popular trail. There have been 2,914 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,147 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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