more stats
2,976 ft
Distance
-239 ft
Descent
00:15:31
Avg time
-239 ft
Altitude change
39 ft
Altitude min
278 ft
Altitude max
278 ft
Altitude start
39 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
2,976 ft
Distance down
00:15:31
Avg time

LaFarge Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Seattle
    , Washington
  • AKA
    rTrip
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #327272 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #178623 in Trail Running
    • #174206 in Hiking
    • #34257 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #5,247 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #5,215 in Trail Running
    • #5,654 in Hiking
    • #514 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2021

From 16th Ave SW, turn east on to Brandon Street and follow the road straight for less than a block. The road hits the trailhead. Keep heading east. At the "T" turn left to go towards the Goat Trail and LaFarge. At the next intersection, turn right, heading downhill (if you went left, you'd take on the Goat Trail). Keep heading down the trail, where at times, it can be muddy. The first trail that goes left is the Middle Line trail. Continue straight. The next trail on your right is a weird spur heading to some homeless camps. Keep going straight, downhill. The next trail on your right is the main Duwamish Green Belt Trail that'll take you to Lost Pond and the Dump Truck trails. Keep going straight. The trail does a dog leg left and descends a bit sharper. At the bottom, you'll end up in an enclosed fence, skirt around to your left (uphillside) and you'll get around it onto West Marginal Way.

Access Info

16th Ave SW & Brandon SW

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 1 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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LaFarge Trail Reports

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Jun 24, 2026 @ 7:39am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 24, 2026
 almost impassable by bike due to heavy undergrowth, while the trail itself is great, you will struggle to get through.
May 7, 2022 @ 12:48pm
May 7, 2022
 Several trees were down and super muddy.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is LaFarge located?
      LaFarge is located in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is part of the Seattle trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.55369, -122.35381.
      ▼ How hard is LaFarge?
      LaFarge is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for LaFarge?
      The trail has 239 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 39 ft to 278 ft.
      ▼ Is LaFarge a point to point trail?
      LaFarge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is LaFarge?
      LaFarge is 2,976 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on LaFarge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on LaFarge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride LaFarge?
      LaFarge is best visited during: all year.
      ▼ How do I access LaFarge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to LaFarge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride LaFarge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride LaFarge. The trail is 2,976 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is LaFarge?
      LaFarge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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