more stats
2,231 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:05:57
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
626 ft
Altitude min
677 ft
Altitude max
627 ft
Altitude start
627 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
978 ft
Distance climb
1,132 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:05:57
Avg time

High-grade Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Mountain
    Darrington, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #101304 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43259 in E-Biking
    • #71383 in Trail Running
    • #312861 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Climbing trail to access Faller, Hooktender, Logger, Backcut, and Haulback.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 219 rides
  • Last: Sep 10, 2026
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High-grade Trail Reports

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Jul 10, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 10, 2026
May 15, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/Vancouver)
May 15, 2026
Just rideable wind debris on trail. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9597]EvergreenMTB Trail Report[/L]
Mar 10, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 10, 2026
Dust of snow. 12” at the lower shuttle lot. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9501]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
Aug 30, 2025 @ 7:46am
Aug 30, 2025
Fun. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9291]EvergreenMTB Trail Report[/L]
Mar 13, 2025 @ 11:30am
Mar 13, 2025
Just needs a quick raking for spring.
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Status:
on Jul 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is High-grade located?
      High-grade is located in North Mountain, Darrington, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.27674, -121.62358.
      How hard is High-grade?
      High-grade is rated as Blue difficulty.
      What is the elevation gain for High-grade?
      High-grade has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 626 ft to 677 ft.
      How long is High-grade?
      High-grade is 2,231 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on High-grade?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on High-grade. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      How do I access High-grade? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High-grade are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride High-grade?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride High-grade. The trail is 2,231 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is High-grade?
      High-grade is a moderately popular trail. There have been 590 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 772 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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