more stats
1,785 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
799 ft
Altitude min
848 ft
Altitude max
848 ft
Altitude start
810 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
459 ft
Distance climb
689 ft
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:01:57
Avg time

Low Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kennewick
    , Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #228644 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #180994 in E-Biking
    • #337219 in Trail Running
    • #21688 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    all year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Parallels High Side trail but is lower on the hillside (hence the name)

Access Info

Branches off from High Side (downhill) or from Flo-Ryda (uphill)

Disclaimer

On land owned by Whitman College. Use at own risk.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Low Side Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:18am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
 The trail has been cleared of weed growth and is ready to ride.
Aug 29, 2025 @ 12:09pm
Aug 29, 2025
 Cleared of summer weed groth and ready to ride. Hard and dry surface.
Aug 13, 2025 @ 6:31pm
Aug 13, 2025
 Cleared of summer weed growth and ready to ride. Hard and dry.
Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:45am
Sep 28, 2024
 Trail has been weed-whacked and is now in great shape for the cool weather (Oct-Apr) riding season.
Aug 25, 2023 @ 11:35am
Aug 25, 2023
 Cleared of weeds and ready to ride!
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on Sep 3, 2026
Very Dry
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Low Side located?
      Low Side is located in Kennewick, Washington, United States. It is part of the Kennewick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.0464, -118.91377.
      ▼ How hard is Low Side?
      Low Side is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Low Side?
      Low Side has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 799 ft to 848 ft.
      ▼ Is Low Side a point to point trail?
      Low Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Low Side?
      Low Side is 1,785 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Low Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Low Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Low Side?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Low Side are:
      • February (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Low Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Low Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Low Side?
      The estimated time to ride Low Side is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,785 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Low Side?
      Low Side is a moderately popular trail. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 24 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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