more stats
722 ft
Distance
-83 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-83 ft
Altitude change
580 ft
Altitude min
662 ft
Altitude max
662 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-25.1%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
722 ft
Distance down
00:03:30
Avg time

Hooktender Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Mountain
    Darrington, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78637 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49933 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,306 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #776 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • 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.

Tags
DropsRock slabs

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 152 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Hooktender Trail Reports

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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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Status:
on Jul 10, 2026
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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      Jul 7, 2021 @ 5:24am
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      Hitting THAT Drop on Hooktender
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      0:27 | 327 | Nov 8, 2023 , Darrington

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      the-semi-rad-dad the-semi-rad-dad
      Trail is in great shape right now, awesome rock roll, some nice tech.
      puravita99 puravita99
      Blue Level Trail, Not green. Some medium sized table tops, and good berms for practice.
      puravita99 puravita99
      This trail rocks, good turns, and good stuff. Rating is a Black Diamond - NOT GREEN!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 11.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hooktender?
      The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 580 ft to 662 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hooktender?
      Hooktender is 722 ft 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 (11 activities)
      • February (8 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Hooktender. The trail is 722 ft 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 417 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 741 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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