more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
41 ft
Climb
-878 ft
Descent
00:17:40
Avg time
-839 ft
Altitude change
1,981 ft
Altitude min
2,820 ft
Altitude max
2,820 ft
Altitude start
1,982 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
925 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:17:40
Avg time

Off The Grid (OTG) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Tiger Mountain State Forest
    Issaquah, Washington
  • AKA
    OTG
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (30 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #103 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1544 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #8 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #6 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    3
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Washington State DNR

A truly great trail. Catch the start by taking a right at the trail junction off the East Tiger Summit trail after it crosses the summit road. Like the other new trails on Tiger, OTG has a bit of everything. It's mostly flowy, but also has its share of tech and gnar (roots and some short rocks gardens). This is a long descent, broken up by a punchy uphill section about a 3rd of the way down. For a descent, it's pretty aerobic. The rock gardens can be very greasy when wet, and thus can be difficult to ride cleanly then - especially the off-camber one. OTG exits right at the top of Fully Rigid.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumpsRock gardensSummit

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 18.7 km average
6 Months
  • 337 rides
  • 21.4 km avg distance
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  • 2,987 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.43 (122 votes)
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      8:10 | 141 | Mar 30, 2026 , Issaquah
      STAR WARS SPEEDS on TIGER MOUNTAIN, WA - OTG,...
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      22:47 | 272 | Nov 3, 2024 , Issaquah
      Off The Grid It's a ripper of a trail!
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      11:50 | 609 | Jul 22, 2024 , Issaquah

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Lists

      Routes with this trail

      316
      OTG to Ebad and out
      10 miles • 2,051 ft • 8 •
      Tiger loop up to OTG and then over to EBAD and out
      303
      Tiger: The Milk Run
      ★ 3.9 • 10 miles • 1,955 ft • 6 • Loop •
      This is the standard Tiger lap from the top. From either parking lot, take the Master Link and Quick Link...
      697
      Tiger: Summit+Predator Figure 8 Power Loop
      ★ 3.7 • 10 miles • 2,367 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Great All Mountain bang-for-the-buck route. Over 3,500 feet vert of climbing, great summit views, followed...

      Trail Products

      4.5 ★★★★★
      122 Ratings
      5 ★ 61%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 2%
      1 ★ 1%

      32 Reviews & Comments

      RachelKoester9 RachelKoester9
      I don't know how this is a black and Atlas is a blue ...
      tdeems tdeems
      I’m sure it’s some people’s jam, but not for me. Twisty and flat, great for cornering practice, and very pedally. A few larger root steps are the hardest aspect, but I’d say it’s easier than Atlas. Feels old school, whereas NOTG is perfect for a modern enduro bike: it’s significantly harder and encourages speed.
      darcraver darcraver
      First time on Tiger - and this trail is the gem. I rode it wet on Sunday after it rained all day Saturday and it was still good. It's neighbor NOTG is also very good, but I had to look at a couple of sections on that one before sliding my way down or over.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Off The Grid (OTG) located?
      Off The Grid (OTG) is located in Tiger Mountain State Forest, Issaquah, Washington, United States. It is part of the Tiger Mountain State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.49125, -121.9441.
      ▼ How hard is Off The Grid (OTG)?
      Off The Grid (OTG) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Off The Grid (OTG)?
      Off The Grid (OTG) has 41 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 878 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,981 ft to 2,820 ft.
      ▼ How long is Off The Grid (OTG)?
      Off The Grid (OTG) is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Off The Grid (OTG)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Off The Grid (OTG). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Off The Grid (OTG)?
      Off The Grid (OTG) is best visited during: 3.
      ▼ How do I access Off The Grid (OTG)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Off The Grid (OTG) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Off The Grid (OTG)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Off The Grid (OTG). The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Off The Grid (OTG)?
      Off The Grid (OTG) is a very popular trail. There have been 15,870 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,733 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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