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741 ft
Distance
79 ft
Climb
00:01:32
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
539 ft
Altitude min
617 ft
Altitude max
539 ft
Altitude start
617 ft
Altitude end
10.6%
Grade
5.3%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
741 ft
Distance climb
00:01:32
Avg time
High-Lead Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaNorth Mountain
Darrington, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#1,089 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
- #233 in E-Biking
- #8,178 in Trail Running
- #8,129 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerWashington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Gradual climbing trail to access High Grade or Crosscut.
Trail Supporters
Washington Department of Natural ResourcesLand Manager
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 224 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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(48.275590, -121.623250)
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Trail is in great shape, excellent traction for climbing.
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