more stats
1.9 miles
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-1,091 ft
Descent
00:23:16
Avg time
-1,073 ft
Altitude change
163 ft
Altitude min
1,236 ft
Altitude max
1,236 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
623 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:23:16
Avg time

Hidden Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Catherine Creek Recreation Area (Syncline)
    White Salmon, Washington
  • Ref Number
    4423
  • AKA
    Labryrinth
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27388 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #335 in Trail Running
    • #413 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Jan-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Narrow, fast, rocky. Several steep and rocky pitches making this one of the more difficult trails at Syncline. Great views. Beware of Rattlesnakes and poison oak. Check yourself for ticks. A true bucket list trail for your wish list

Access Info

Entrance to trail is at the 'Brown House' trail junction.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 333 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Hidden Canyon Trail Reports

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Jun 4, 2026 @ 9:09am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 4, 2026
 Beauty and the beast. First 3 miles up had to push bike half the way for rock ledges and tight spots. All fun for a day.
Mar 28, 2026 @ 10:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 28, 2026
 Always a fun rocky challenge that will keep you focused.
Feb 6, 2026 @ 1:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 6, 2026
 Unmuddy. Moist at top, near perfect on the bottom.
Jan 25, 2026 @ 10:42pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 25, 2026
 VERY thick mud
Dec 29, 2025 @ 1:51pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 29, 2025
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Status:
on Jun 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.97 (30 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      58
      The Labyrinth to Coyote Wall Loop
      7 miles • 1,547 ft • 4 • Loop •
      123
      Up Maui to Hidden Canyon
      ★ 2.5 • 5 miles • 1,146 ft • 6 •
      Ride up Maui to the Jeep Trail and continue to Atwood Road then take Hidden Canyon back down.
      30
      Labyrinth Trail
      ★ 3.0 • 5 miles • 1,158 ft • 2 • Out & Back •

      Trail Products

      4.0 ★★★★★
      30 Ratings
      5 ★ 30%
      4 ★ 47%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 7%
      1 ★

      20 Reviews & Comments

      jkafrouni
      Going back and riding this trail, I can now say the double black rating is fair. It’s like blue with some significant double black features. The double black features do seem to get harder as the trail goes on, the last feature is really hardcore, great trail
      CamiPDUmSl
      This trail is really fun, it’s kinda like a green with a couple black features and one or two double black features. I’m surprised this trail is now a double black. I guess if you take some crazy lines it could be a double black…
      Wing-nut Wing-nut
      Narrow single track with awkward chunky XC moves and two short chunky rock slabs.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hidden Canyon located?
      Hidden Canyon is located in Catherine Creek Recreation Area (Syncline), White Salmon, Washington, United States. It is part of the Catherine Creek Recreation Area (Syncline) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.71667, -121.39166.
      ▼ How hard is Hidden Canyon?
      Hidden Canyon is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hidden Canyon?
      Hidden Canyon has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,091 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 163 ft to 1,236 ft.
      ▼ Is Hidden Canyon a point to point trail?
      Hidden Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hidden Canyon?
      Hidden Canyon is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hidden Canyon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hidden Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hidden Canyon?
      Hidden Canyon is best visited during: Jan-Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Hidden Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hidden Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hidden Canyon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Hidden Canyon. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hidden Canyon?
      Hidden Canyon is a very popular trail. There have been 2,541 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,402 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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