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1.1 miles
Distance
-770 ft
Descent
00:09:11
Avg time
-770 ft
Altitude change
683 ft
Altitude min
1,455 ft
Altitude max
1,453 ft
Altitude start
682 ft
Altitude end
-13.8%
Grade
-41.8%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:09:11
Avg time

Mr Bones (lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Slope Trails
    Olympia, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #5743 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8323 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    Washington Department of Natural Resources

Mr Bones is hand built technical single track that is generally mellow in grade with a few steep switch back turns and rollable drops that will challenge intermediate riders. I would rate this somewhere between blue and black.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 40 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 165 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Mr Bones (lower) Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 9:38pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 28, 2026
Tree down across trail on blue line option.
Jun 10, 2026 @ 7:49am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 10, 2026
Small tree down about half way. You can get off your bike and go under it.
Apr 5, 2026 @ 10:32pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 5, 2026
Jan 2, 2026 @ 8:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 2, 2026
Trees still blocking right option of trail right before you hit the clear cut
Oct 4, 2025 @ 12:30pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 4, 2025
At right option, Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
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on Jun 28, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to mr-bones-lower trailhead (47.044130, -123.163830)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mr Bones (lower)

        Where is Mr Bones (lower) located?
        Mr Bones (lower) is located in North Slope Trails, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Slope Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.04413, -123.16383.
        How hard is Mr Bones (lower)?
        Mr Bones (lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.8%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mr Bones (lower)?
        The trail has 770 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 683 ft to 1,455 ft.
        How long is Mr Bones (lower)?
        Mr Bones (lower) is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Mr Bones (lower)?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mr Bones (lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Mr Bones (lower)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mr Bones (lower) are:
        • September (33 activities)
        • July (31 activities)
        • August (19 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Mr Bones (lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mr Bones (lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Mr Bones (lower)?
        The estimated time to ride Mr Bones (lower) is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        How busy is Mr Bones (lower)?
        Mr Bones (lower) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,122 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,348 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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