more stats
2,457 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:05:25
Avg time
75 ft
Altitude change
2,138 ft
Altitude min
2,217 ft
Altitude max
2,142 ft
Altitude start
2,218 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
1,611 ft
Distance climb
528 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:05:25
Avg time

Lower Myth Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Beacon Hill
    Spokane, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #99027 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58296 in E-Biking
    • #270129 in Trail Running
    • #114451 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Evergreen East Mountain Bike Alliance

Lower Myth traverses across southeast Beacon, several descending trails on the Shields and Esmeralda side finish on Lower Myth which then allows riders to make it back to the towers, or the Shields and Esmeralda trail heads. Lower Myth demands more bike handling skills than Middle Myth or Myth. This trail includes numerous minor technical rock rolls and features all easily walkable or with easy ride-arounds.

Access Info

End of trail accessed off of Airport Escalator or Myth. Can also access this trail off of the Zipper and Ninja Camp. Rides easiest East to West. If riding Eastward you will be faced with a few challenging climbs.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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Lower Myth Trail Reports

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Feb 25, 2025 @ 9:27am
Feb 25, 2025
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Sep 10, 2024 @ 7:58pm
Sep 10, 2024
 There is a small section of trail damage due to a smaller fire. Easy to navigate through.
Mar 30, 2024 @ 4:21am
Mar 30, 2024
Jul 9, 2023 @ 12:09am
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Apr 27, 2023 @ 5:45pm
Apr 27, 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Myth located?
      Lower Myth is located in Beacon Hill, Spokane, Washington, United States. It is part of the Beacon Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.68904, -117.3353.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Myth?
      Lower Myth is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Myth?
      Lower Myth has 94 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,138 ft to 2,217 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lower Myth?
      Lower Myth is 2,457 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Myth?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Myth. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Myth? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Myth are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Myth?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Myth. The trail is 2,457 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Myth?
      Lower Myth is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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