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720 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:03:28
Avg time
-81 ft
Altitude change
673 ft
Altitude min
757 ft
Altitude max
754 ft
Altitude start
673 ft
Altitude end
-11.293%
Grade
-29.558%
Grade max
8.684%
Grade min
83 ft
Distance climb
504 ft
Distance down
133 ft
Distance flat
00:03:28
Avg time

Hooktender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Mountain
    Darrington, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94581 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77632 in E-Biking
    • #288544 in Trail Running
    • #298641 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

This trail starts off mellow then quickly progresses to advanced features. The rock face is a large drop that doesn't look rollable. There is a black diamond alternate that avoids this feature.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16.3 km avg distance
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  • 150 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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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]
Feb 28, 2026 @ 12:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 28, 2026
Aug 30, 2025 @ 7:46am
Aug 30, 2025
 Alternate route needs a rake. Primary route has a new jump at the initial rock step...
Jul 30, 2025 @ 3:42pm
Jul 30, 2025
 North Mountain Skills park is in sad shape. The lower mountain trails are not being very well maintained by the community. Moto use has...
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Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to hooktender-69355 trailhead (48.276660, -121.620780)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hooktender

        ▼ Where is Hooktender located?
        Hooktender is located in North Mountain, Darrington, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.27666, -121.62078.
        ▼ How hard is Hooktender?
        Hooktender is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.293%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hooktender?
        Hooktender has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 27 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 205 m to 231 m.
        ▼ Is Hooktender a point to point trail?
        Yes, Hooktender is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hooktender?
        Hooktender is 219.5 m long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hooktender?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hooktender. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hooktender?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hooktender are:
        • July (32 activities)
        • March (32 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Hooktender? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hooktender are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hooktender?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Hooktender. The trail is 219.5 m long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hooktender?
        Hooktender is a very popular trail. There have been 411 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 734 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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