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1,086 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-43 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
388 ft
Altitude max
348 ft
Altitude start
341 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-18.3%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
492 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
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Light Rail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Swan Creek Mountain Bike Park
    Tacoma, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50985 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48246 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Light Rail is a 1,086 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Tacoma Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 39 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 163 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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        Directions to light-rail trailhead (47.210620, -122.399980)
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        Routes with this trail

        61
        Swan Creek WSMTB race 2023
        4 miles • 249 ft • 10 •
        This was the WSMTB race in 2023. A nice way to traverse almost the entire park. Lots of fun, very flowy,...
        58
        Budu Swan Creek Race Trail
        ★ 2.0 • 3 miles • 191 ft • 12 •
        This is the trail section of the Budu Swan Creek mountain bike race. The route was modified slightly in...
        15
        BUDU Swan Creek 2022
        4 miles • 223 ft • 7 • Race •
        Actual course from BUDU Swan Creek 2022

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Light Rail

        ▼ Where is Light Rail located?
        Light Rail is located in Swan Creek Mountain Bike Park, Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is part of the Swan Creek Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.21062, -122.39998.
        ▼ How hard is Light Rail?
        Light Rail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Light Rail?
        Light Rail has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 342 ft to 388 ft.
        ▼ Is Light Rail a point to point trail?
        Yes, Light Rail is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Light Rail?
        Light Rail is 1,086 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Light Rail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Light Rail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Light Rail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Light Rail are:
        • July (453 activities)
        • August (360 activities)
        • September (284 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Light Rail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Light Rail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Light Rail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Light Rail. The trail is 1,086 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Light Rail?
        Light Rail is a very popular trail. There have been 10,004 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,392 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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