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2,169 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:04:54
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
41 ft
Altitude min
106 ft
Altitude max
85 ft
Altitude start
72 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-23.6%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
912 ft
Distance climb
814 ft
Distance down
443 ft
Distance flat
00:04:54
Avg time

Flatback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Kettles Trails
    Coupeville, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #284778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129124 in E-Biking
    • #335541 in Trail Running
    • #158897 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,383 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,578 in E-Biking
    • #7,884 in Trail Running
    • #5,412 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    WA State Parks

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AI Generated Description

Flatback is a 2,169 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Coupeville Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 63 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 61 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Flatback Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2021 @ 4:52pm
Apr 10, 2021
 Great conditions, despite last night's rain.
Jun 30, 2018 @ 4:34pm
Jun 30, 2018
 some stinging nettle was growing onto the trail on the downhill section (western end of the loop).
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Flatback located?
      Flatback is located in The Kettles Trails, Coupeville, Washington, United States. It is part of the The Kettles Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.2204, -122.73829.
      ▼ How hard is Flatback?
      Flatback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flatback?
      Flatback has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 41 ft to 106 ft.
      ▼ Is Flatback a point to point trail?
      Flatback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Flatback?
      Flatback is 2,169 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flatback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Flatback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Flatback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flatback are:
      • September (9 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Flatback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flatback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Flatback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Flatback. The trail is 2,169 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Flatback?
      Flatback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 292 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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