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1,552 ft
Distance
-288 ft
Descent
1,202 ft
High Point
-288 ft
Altitude change
912 ft
Altitude min
1,200 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
-18.5%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
1,404 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat

Lil' Dipper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    The Zoo
    Port Angeles, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #177013 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71782 in Trail Running
    • #349724 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Mostly jank with some interesting corners. The roots have come up significantly on this one over the years and it has increased in techincality. Can be exited either at the road or onto the bottom of Chronkey to get below the gate.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 23 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 45 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Lil' Dipper Trail Reports

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Mar 31, 2026 @ 8:08pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 31, 2026
 reporter
Entire trail cleared with a high powered leaf blower.
Mar 30, 2026 @ 7:08pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 30, 2026
 reporter
Cut multiple downed trees and knocked down multiple root wads to open corridor. Lots of sticks and debris on trail surface currently.
Dec 4, 2025 @ 3:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 4, 2025
Jan 19, 2025 @ 9:46am
Jan 19, 2025
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on Mar 31, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 5 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lil' Dipper located?
      Lil' Dipper is located in The Zoo, Port Angeles, Washington, United States. It is part of the The Zoo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.09558, -123.61794.
      ▼ How hard is Lil' Dipper?
      Lil' Dipper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lil' Dipper?
      The trail has 288 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 912 ft to 1,202 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lil' Dipper?
      Lil' Dipper is 1,552 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lil' Dipper?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lil' Dipper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lil' Dipper?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lil' Dipper are:
      • August (13 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lil' Dipper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lil' Dipper are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Lil' Dipper?
      Lil' Dipper is a very popular trail. There have been 129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 134 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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