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2.5 miles
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-817 ft
Descent
00:17:16
Avg time
-803 ft
Altitude change
1,345 ft
Altitude min
2,148 ft
Altitude max
2,148 ft
Altitude start
1,345 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-47.1%
Grade max
6.3%
Grade min
568 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,102 ft
Distance flat
00:17:16
Avg time

Lower Return Policy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Raging River State Forest
    Snoqualmie, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29280 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137898 in Trail Running
    • #131920 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Department of Natural Resources

New trail opened July 2021 that extends Return Policy all the way down to the Raging River. Will eventually be part of the connection to Taylor Mountain and will eventually connect all they way to the Raging Tiger trail. For the next few years, return options for riders are either climbing back up the trail, or taking the logging road back back to the intersection with Canyon Creek DH. This trail was built by WA DNR's awesome trail crew.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 22 miles average
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  • 57 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 223 rides
  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Aug 10, 2026 @ 11:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 10, 2026
Jul 21, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 21, 2026
 Overall, in really great shape. Thanks to those who recently brushed this!
Jul 10, 2026 @ 8:52pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 10, 2026
 Upper section brushed. Lower section being brushed today. Thank you.
Jul 10, 2026 @ 8:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 10, 2026
 Upper section brushed. Lower section being brushed today. Thank you.
Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 5, 2026
 Lower section overgrown by foxgloves and thorny blackberry bushes. Barely rideable at this point.
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Avg: 3.63 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Return Policy

        ▼ Where is Lower Return Policy located?
        Lower Return Policy is located in Raging River State Forest, Snoqualmie, Washington, United States. It is part of the Raging River State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.44798, -121.83159.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Return Policy?
        Lower Return Policy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Return Policy?
        Lower Return Policy has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 817 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,345 ft to 2,148 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower Return Policy a point to point trail?
        Lower Return Policy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower Return Policy?
        Lower Return Policy is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Return Policy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Return Policy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Return Policy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Return Policy are:
        • July (13 activities)
        • September (9 activities)
        • May (9 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Lower Return Policy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Return Policy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Return Policy?
        The estimated time to ride Lower Return Policy is approximately 17 minutes. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Lower Return Policy?
        Lower Return Policy is a very popular trail. There have been 890 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 911 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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