more stats
1,434 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
545 ft
High Point
-30 ft
Altitude change
510 ft
Altitude min
539 ft
Altitude start
509 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
846 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat

MLR Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tolt MacDonald Park
    Carnation, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #258510 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97003 in E-Biking
    • #344500 in Trail Running
    • #353966 in Hiking
    • #25579 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

MLR is a resurrected trail that was destroyed by logging in 2018. It loosely follows the old route as much as possible, skirting the new swampy spots..
This trail conveniently joins Phoenix with Slow Burn. Currently (2025) it's a bit rough, as it's mostly a rake and ride trail. It's tight and twisty, just like Phoenix and will require more brush trimming. It needs tires on it, so go ride it.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 24 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 47 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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MLR Trail Reports

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Jun 27, 2026 @ 6:53pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 27, 2026
 Rode it a few times this week. There are a few trees I brush up against still but might be the nature of the twisty trail. Overall great...
Jun 12, 2026 @ 3:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 12, 2026
 reporter Freshly brushed (weed-wacked) and running great. You might need to duck in a few spots as the trees are exerting their dominance over the trail. ...
Mar 29, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 29, 2026
Overgrown, could not go through we had to go back.
Oct 19, 2025 @ 7:26pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 19, 2025
 Very overgrown
Sep 4, 2025 @ 8:42am
Sep 4, 2025
 Trail needs brushing and cut back for site lines.
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on Jun 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MLR located?
      MLR 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 47.644, -121.94516.
      ▼ How hard is MLR?
      MLR is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MLR?
      MLR has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 510 ft to 545 ft.
      ▼ Is MLR a point to point trail?
      MLR is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is MLR?
      MLR is 1,434 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MLR?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on MLR. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride MLR?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride MLR are:
      • June (7 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      • February (5 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access MLR? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MLR are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is MLR?
      MLR is a moderately popular trail. There have been 118 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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