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4,885 ft
Distance
-1,028 ft
Descent
00:08:23
Avg time
-1,028 ft
Altitude change
691 ft
Altitude min
1,719 ft
Altitude max
1,719 ft
Altitude start
692 ft
Altitude end
-21%
Grade
-49.9%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
4,862 ft
Distance down
26 ft
Distance flat
00:08:23
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Low Key Details
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Riding AreaNorth Slope Trails
Olympia, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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Physical RatingExtreme
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerWA DNR - Black Hills District
Newest Edition to the North Slope trail system. This is a double black diamond rated trail.
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- 1 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 46 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 204 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to low-key trailhead
(47.035460, -123.162590)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Low Key
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Where is Low Key located?
Low Key is located in North Slope Trails, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Slope Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.03546, -123.16259.
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How hard is Low Key?
Low Key is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 21%.
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What is the elevation gain for Low Key?
The trail has 1,028 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 691 ft to 1,719 ft.
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How long is Low Key?
Low Key is 4,885 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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