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2.4 miles
Distance
1,103 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:28:29
Avg time
1,064 ft
Altitude change
912 ft
Altitude min
1,978 ft
Altitude max
914 ft
Altitude start
1,978 ft
Altitude end
8.5%
Grade
-16.9%
Grade max
43.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
725 ft
Distance down
1,076 ft
Distance flat
00:28:29
Avg time

Mount Cavanaugh Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arlington
    , Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #92588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #243673 in E-Biking
    • #359324 in Trail Running
    • #289648 in Hiking
    • #3641 in Adaptive Biking
    • #16726 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,546 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,573 in E-Biking
    • #8,256 in Trail Running
    • #7,343 in Hiking
    • #48 in Adaptive Biking
    • #334 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Season
    March - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2020

Mount Cavanaugh overlooks Lake Cavanaugh. It is a forest service road that has kept in decent shape. The climb with switch backs can be a good challenge.

Access Info

The access is off of Lake Cavanaugh Rd at 48°20'31.7"N 122°03'19.9"W. There is a gate and a bridge immediately at the beginning of this road.

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Cavanaugh located?
      Mount Cavanaugh is located in Arlington, Washington, United States. It is part of the Arlington trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.342, -122.05533.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Cavanaugh?
      Mount Cavanaugh is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Cavanaugh?
      Mount Cavanaugh has 1,103 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 912 ft to 1,978 ft.
      ▼ Is Mount Cavanaugh a point to point trail?
      Mount Cavanaugh is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mount Cavanaugh?
      Mount Cavanaugh is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Cavanaugh?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Cavanaugh. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mount Cavanaugh?
      Mount Cavanaugh is best visited during: March - November.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Cavanaugh? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Cavanaugh are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mount Cavanaugh?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Mount Cavanaugh. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Cavanaugh?
      Mount Cavanaugh is a very popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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