more stats
3,104 ft
Distance
287 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:09:03
Avg time
284 ft
Altitude change
2,677 ft
Altitude min
2,961 ft
Altitude max
2,677 ft
Altitude start
2,963 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
25.5%
Grade min
2,648 ft
Distance climb
118 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:09:03
Avg time

Powerlink Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tiger Mountain State Forest
    Issaquah, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32404 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72563 in Trail Running
    • #51108 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Washington State DNR

New Tiger Mountain climbing trail to the Summit that bypasses the road. Much steeper compared to Masterlink and Quicklink. Extremely well built.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 21 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 773 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 3,914 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.7 (24 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

      3.7 ★★★★★
      24 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 29%
      2 ★ 13%
      1 ★ 4%

      14 Reviews & Comments

      pxj022
      A little steeper in some places but all very much rideable with some fitness. I’d rather take this than the road
      4mmwrench
      Really disappointing some dirt roadie chopped through the only technical feature on this trail. It wasn't that hard for a blue. Regardless, this is great for interval training and singletrack beats a road every time.
      stburke811
      Not really worth the energy you expend to get a tiny bit more trail IMO. I usually just take the fire road up to the trail crossings

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Powerlink located?
      Powerlink 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 47.48615, -121.94123.
      ▼ How hard is Powerlink?
      Powerlink is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Powerlink?
      Powerlink has 287 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,677 ft to 2,961 ft.
      ▼ Is Powerlink a point to point trail?
      Yes, Powerlink is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Powerlink?
      Powerlink is 3,104 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Powerlink?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Powerlink. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Powerlink? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Powerlink are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Powerlink?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Powerlink. The trail is 3,104 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Powerlink?
      Powerlink is a very popular trail. There have been 15,450 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,695 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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