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1.4 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-300 ft
Descent
00:11:20
Avg time
-80 ft
Altitude change
516 ft
Altitude min
752 ft
Altitude max
596 ft
Altitude start
515 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-36.1%
Grade max
18.2%
Grade min
3,022 ft
Distance climb
2,943 ft
Distance down
1,575 ft
Distance flat
00:11:20
Avg time

Lower MnM Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Capitol Forest
    Olympia, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1646 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21099 in E-Biking
    • #122957 in Trail Running
    • #107445 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #68 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #311 in E-Biking
    • #3,755 in Trail Running
    • #3,747 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Washington Department Of Natural Resources

Lower MnM is a 1.4 mile popular green singletrack trail located near Olympia Washington. This flowy machine-built trail with lots of berms connects the MnM trail to the Mima Falls Trail West. This mountain bike primary trail ascends 130' on the north end of the trail and descends 215' on the south end. The trail can be ridden both ways, but is generally used as a downhill primary from north to south. On average it takes about 12 minutes to complete this trail going north to south.

Tags
BermsFlowyMachine-built
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 410 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Lower MnM Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2025 @ 12:18pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 7, 2025
Lots of dry And tacky dirt with some squish
Sep 9, 2025 @ 11:04am
Sep 9, 2025
Trail conditions great. Ride it slower than normal after sighting a black bear on previous section.
Sep 4, 2025 @ 2:06pm
Sep 4, 2025
Good condition. Pretty hard packed with not as many brake bumps as I expected this late in the season.
May 27, 2025 @ 12:51pm
May 27, 2025
Great conditions today!
Apr 24, 2025 @ 9:43am
Apr 24, 2025
Running fast!
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on Oct 7, 2025
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Avg: 4.26 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower MnM located?
      Lower MnM is located in Capitol Forest, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the Capitol Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.91893, -123.09329.
      ▼ How hard is Lower MnM?
      Lower MnM is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower MnM?
      Lower MnM has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 300 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 516 ft to 752 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower MnM a point to point trail?
      Lower MnM is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower MnM?
      Lower MnM is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower MnM?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower MnM. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower MnM?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower MnM are:
      • August (48 activities)
      • July (46 activities)
      • September (45 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Lower MnM? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower MnM are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower MnM?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Lower MnM. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower MnM?
      Lower MnM is a very popular trail. There have been 1,346 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,436 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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