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2,349 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
147 ft
Altitude min
210 ft
Altitude max
209 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-18.6%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
659 ft
Distance climb
1,129 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:03:08
Avg time

High Traverse Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Kettles Trails
    Coupeville, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74254 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #100960 in E-Biking
    • #58981 in Trail Running
    • #60800 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    WA State Parks

Has some ups and downs that can be steep.

Access Info

park at north gate access. take main line till you hit the trail "ladders" - careful for people coming down. then high traverse will be the next trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About High Traverse

        ▼ Where is High Traverse located?
        High Traverse 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 48.21817, -122.74283.
        ▼ How hard is High Traverse?
        High Traverse is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Traverse?
        High Traverse has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 95 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 147 ft to 210 ft.
        ▼ Is High Traverse a point to point trail?
        High Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is High Traverse?
        High Traverse is 2,349 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Traverse?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on High Traverse. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Traverse?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Traverse are:
        • August (36 activities)
        • June (25 activities)
        • March (19 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access High Traverse? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Traverse are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride High Traverse?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride High Traverse. The trail is 2,349 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is High Traverse?
        High Traverse is a very popular trail. There have been 990 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,041 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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