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1,342 ft
Distance
-325 ft
Descent
00:02:47
Avg time
-325 ft
Altitude change
434 ft
Altitude min
760 ft
Altitude max
760 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-24.3%
Grade
-51.7%
Grade max
-6.8%
Grade min
1,342 ft
Distance down
00:02:47
Avg time

Hogsback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sportsman's
    Forks, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15940 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38415 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year around
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    DNR

Purpose built proper enduro cut trail. Trail leaves an old road, and steeply cascades down the hogsback of a spur ridge, through plush green forest. Locals favorite.

Access Info

Use #5 No Culvert Spur Track or #3 Climb and/or Decent Track

Disclaimer

Steep and loamy

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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Aug 22, 2025 @ 3:44pm
Aug 22, 2025
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Turn, tread and flow work ⚒️
Aug 19, 2025 @ 9:09am
Aug 19, 2025
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Fresh turn work.
Aug 15, 2025 @ 4:15pm
Aug 15, 2025
 reporter
Fresh dirt and turn work. Cleaned branches from various trails.
May 16, 2025 @ 4:28pm
May 16, 2025
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Digging on turns and other various trails in the area ⚒️
Jan 21, 2025 @ 9:42am
Jan 21, 2025
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Tread and dirt work
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on Aug 22, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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        Directions to hogsback-501290 trailhead (47.939860, -124.361520)

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        Apr 3, 2022 @ 3:09pm
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        Vampire Hunter Enduro (MTB Strava)
        8 miles • 2,306 ft • 20 •
        Forest flow, steeps and tech. True golden loam can be found here. All downhill segments on Strava.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hogsback

        ▼ Where is Hogsback located?
        Hogsback is located in Sportsman's, Forks, Washington, United States. It is part of the Sportsman's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.93986, -124.36152.
        ▼ How hard is Hogsback?
        Hogsback is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hogsback?
        The trail has 325 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 434 ft to 760 ft.
        ▼ Is Hogsback a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hogsback is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hogsback?
        Hogsback is 1,342 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hogsback?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hogsback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hogsback?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hogsback are:
        • June (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hogsback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hogsback are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hogsback?
        The estimated time to ride Hogsback is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,342 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Hogsback?
        Hogsback is a very popular trail. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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