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745 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
00:01:58
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
672 ft
Altitude min
697 ft
Altitude max
672 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
3.4%
Grade
-0.8%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
591 ft
Distance climb
154 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time
High-Lead Details
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Riding AreaNorth Mountain
Darrington, Washington -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionUphill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 10 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 213 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(48.275570, -121.623320)
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Frequently Asked Questions About High-Lead
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Where is High-Lead located?
High-Lead is located in North Mountain, Darrington, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.27557, -121.62332.
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How hard is High-Lead?
High-Lead is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for High-Lead?
High-Lead has 23 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 672 ft to 697 ft.
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Is High-Lead a point to point trail?
Yes, High-Lead is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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