more stats
814 ft
Distance
1 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
572 ft
Altitude min
673 ft
Altitude max
673 ft
Altitude start
573 ft
Altitude end
-23.689%
Grade max
1.342%
Grade min
37 ft
Distance climb
758 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Knucklehead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Summit Ridge
    Maple Valley, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #52499 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34579 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Fast DH line with tons of technical gaps, whoops, and chunder. Features include a very fast, technical, 4-pack of rhythm gaps including a large shark fin, and a steep chute at the end leading into two technical, long-and-low, moto-style doubles; about 25 feet to 15 feet.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 727 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Knucklehead Trail Reports

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Jul 22, 2024 @ 8:53pm
Jul 22, 2024
 Need to trust to marbles to keep speed to clear it all. I was unsuccessful. Sick trail though, will be stoked to try with some traction.
Dec 26, 2023 @ 6:47pm
Dec 26, 2023
 trail under construction sign after a few jumps
Apr 19, 2023 @ 2:00pm
Apr 19, 2023
 Really good conditions.
Feb 8, 2023 @ 7:29am
Feb 8, 2023
Jul 23, 2022 @ 2:29pm
Jul 23, 2022
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on Jul 22, 2024
Dry
Avg: 4.06 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Maxmax0
      Has large logs blocking the trail after first few jumps.
      zacharymtb
      Pretty fun trail, extremely hard to keep your speed and the third(?) is extremely sketch
      TJB
      Hey MVbikerMTB remember mountain biking is a sport for all levels. Remember you were a goon once too so dial back on the comments and just be stoked folks are out riding and pushing themselves to get better.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Knucklehead located?
      Knucklehead is located in Summit Ridge, Maple Valley, Washington, United States. It is part of the Summit Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.33648, -122.00693.
      ▼ How hard is Knucklehead?
      Knucklehead is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Knucklehead?
      Knucklehead has 1 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 572 ft to 673 ft.
      ▼ Is Knucklehead a point to point trail?
      Yes, Knucklehead is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Knucklehead?
      Knucklehead is 814 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Knucklehead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Knucklehead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Knucklehead?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Knucklehead are:
      • May (22 activities)
      • August (21 activities)
      • March (20 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Knucklehead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Knucklehead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Knucklehead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Knucklehead. The trail is 814 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Knucklehead?
      Knucklehead is a very popular trail. There have been 2,165 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,064 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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