more stats
5.0 miles
Distance
1,381 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:36:39
Avg time
1,340 ft
Altitude change
2,917 ft
Altitude min
4,301 ft
Altitude max
2,961 ft
Altitude start
4,301 ft
Altitude end
5.1%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
2,149 ft
Distance down
604 ft
Distance flat
00:36:39
Avg time

NF-5603 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Dark Divide
    Randle, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 45 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • OSM Way
    #6216967

NF-5603 is maintained by the US Forest Service. Check with the USFS/Gifford Pinchot National Forest for the latest forest road status.

Access Info

From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer left in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Continue to follow Forest Service Road 23 for 17.5 miles then turn left onto Forest Road 21. Follow Forest Road 21 for 4.6 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 56. Follow Forest Road 56 for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 5603. Follow Forest Road 5603 for 3.1 miles.

Disclaimer

This road is maintained by the US Forest Service. Check with the USFS/Gifford Pinchot National Forest for the latest road status.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is NF-5603 located?
      NF-5603 is located in Dark Divide, Randle, Washington, United States. It is part of the Dark Divide trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.35304, -121.59987.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for NF-5603?
      NF-5603 has 1,381 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,917 ft to 4,301 ft.
      ▼ Is NF-5603 a point to point trail?
      NF-5603 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is NF-5603?
      NF-5603 is 5.0 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on NF-5603?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on NF-5603. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride NF-5603?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride NF-5603 are:
      • July (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access NF-5603? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to NF-5603 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride NF-5603?
      The estimated time to ride NF-5603 is approximately 37 minutes. The trail is 5.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is NF-5603?
      NF-5603 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 7 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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