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961 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-69 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
-66 ft
Altitude change
381 ft
Altitude min
449 ft
Altitude max
449 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
804 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:03:08
Avg time

HLC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park
    Issaquah, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4196 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3045 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

High Life Crew (HLC) is a fast flowy trail with at least 11 features (in order):
- Wood deck drop in
- On-off box (The Banana Hammock)
- Two tabletops (technically gaps, but both have full wooden case guards)
- Small step up
- Wood deck drop (Big Betty Drop)
- Step up (full wooden case guard)
New for 2026:
- Cannon log / on-off (the Dog Tongue)
- Gap (the Gravel Patch)
- Drop (Indy Air)
- Gap (Pleasurable Completion, replaces Happy Ending)
- Skinny / roller

Significant changes were made during the 2025/2026 build season, so pre-ride, re-ride, then free-ride. And don't step on the ferns...

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 22 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 520 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 4,912 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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        Directions to hlc trailhead (47.578580, -121.978770)

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        Duthie Hill Bike Park | MTB Overview
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        6:58 | 366 | Jul 30, 2025 , Issaquah
        HLC - Duthie MTB Park
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        0:35 | 234 | May 24, 2025 , Issaquah
        Some bigger drops and jumps, super fun trail.
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        0:46 | 130 | Nov 4, 2024 , Issaquah
        top 5 trails at Duthie
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        5:45 | 224 | Jun 16, 2024 , Issaquah

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        Frequently Asked Questions About HLC

        ▼ Where is HLC located?
        HLC is located in Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah, Washington, United States. It is part of the Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.57858, -121.97877.
        ▼ How hard is HLC?
        HLC is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for HLC?
        HLC has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 69 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 381 ft to 449 ft.
        ▼ Is HLC a point to point trail?
        Yes, HLC is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is HLC?
        HLC is 961 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on HLC?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on HLC. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride HLC?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride HLC are:
        • July (1,141 activities)
        • June (612 activities)
        • May (545 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access HLC? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to HLC are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride HLC?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride HLC. The trail is 961 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is HLC?
        HLC is a very popular trail. There have been 23,844 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 52,786 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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