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Lewis River Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaLewis River
Trout Lake, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonSpring, Summer, Fall
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Global Ranking#50074 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Year Opened2014
This all-singletrack river trail along the Lewis River in southwest Washington holds its own and is a great all around summer ride. Be sure to take in the views of the lower, middle, and upper falls at the northern end of the trail.
Need to Know
The ride as described below is a true out-and-back singletrack route that traces the the adjacent river. It can easily be set up as a point-to-point shuttle or be done as a loop by utilizing FR 90 to start or end the ride. The trail sees high mountain biker and hiker traffic on weekends throughout the summer. Sections of this trail are very steep or traverse exposed slopes. Made more difficult by the creeks running through, which means some sections are always muddy.
Description
From the small parking area off of FR 9039 on the east side of the river, ride across the bridge and access the south trailhead on the right. From south to north the trail climbs at a mild grade as you ride against the flow of the Lewis River with great views of the water along the way. The tread is varied with fast, smooth segments combined with intermittent short, technical root-packed sections. As you ride through the shady old-growth forest you'll encounter constant short ups and downs as the trail crosses several creeks and streams that feed the river.
Just prior to the 10-mile mark, the trail crosses FR 90 and leads to the Lower Falls Campground. As you continue north take in the views of the lower, middle, and upper falls of the river - any of which make a great spot for a lunch break. Shortly thereafter the trail ends at FR 90 where you can turn around and retrace your route (or to make up some time you can return on FR 90 to the southern trailhead).
Access Info
As of June 15, 2021 there is 3 months of parking restrictions on FS 90. If you plan on parking anywhere near FS 90, you need to purchase a day parking pass prior to arrival at this website: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087203
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Lewis River multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change309 ft
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Altitude min1,118 ft
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Altitude max1,718 ft
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Altitude start1,135 ft
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Altitude end1,444 ft
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Grade0.6%
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Grade max-78.5%
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Grade min73.6%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
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Avg time02:01:34
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Avg reverse time02:26:20
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