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909 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:01:58
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
449 ft
Altitude min
487 ft
Altitude max
471 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-18.4%
Grade max
10.8%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
446 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:01:58
Avg time

Lower Spine Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tolt MacDonald Park
    Carnation, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #313131 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #132215 in E-Biking
    • #439640 in Trail Running
    • #444043 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #4,928 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #1,641 in E-Biking
    • #8,980 in Trail Running
    • #9,088 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for E-Biking
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Short loop opposite Spine trail. Rides better downhill, direction shown
Still a little bumpy so needs more traffic.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:23am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 7, 2026
 Got dew soaked this morning. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9770]EvergreenMTB Trail Report[/L]
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Spine located?
      Lower Spine is located in Tolt MacDonald Park, Carnation, Washington, United States. It is part of the Tolt MacDonald Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.64572, -121.93701.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Spine?
      Lower Spine is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Spine?
      Lower Spine has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 449 ft to 487 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Spine a point to point trail?
      Lower Spine is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Spine?
      Lower Spine is 909 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Spine?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Spine. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Spine? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Spine are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Spine?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Spine. The trail is 909 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Spine?
      Lower Spine is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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