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6.5 miles
Distance
4,542 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4,462 ft
Altitude change
957 ft
Altitude min
957 ft
Altitude start
5,420 ft
Altitude end
13%
Grade
-9.4%
Grade max
82.4%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
2,359 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat

Purcell Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Osborne Mountain
    Packwood, Washington
  • Ref Number
    #284
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #341923 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #364263 in Trail Running
    • #292538 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,372 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #8,299 in Trail Running
    • #7,404 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Initial switchbacks are steep and the trail is narrow for the first mile or so. Expect some heavy brush toward the bottom.

Disclaimer

Beware the Mountain Beaver tunnels.

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Purcell Mountain Trail Reports

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May 27, 2023 @ 7:09pm
May 27, 2023
 Very brushy in the first 1.5 miles. Snow covered at 3900’ (around 3.5-4 miles). Between that is ideal. Couple down trees but really not worth...
Aug 16, 2022 @ 7:21pm
Aug 16, 2022
 A little brushy for the first 6.5mi.
Aug 16, 2022 @ 6:07pm
Aug 16, 2022
 Views were all time, huckleberries were life changing, and the experience was unforgettable. Purcell is maybe the best descent in the giff. Could...
May 15, 2020 @ 10:40pm
May 15, 2020
 Rode just the bottom 2 miles worth. Good condition besides some heavy brush towards the very bottom and a few down branches and trees. On...
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      i-g-o-r i-g-o-r
      I rode it in ‘05. Definitely a fun descent. Lots of holes in the trail on the way up from mountain beavers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Purcell Mountain located?
      Purcell Mountain is located in Osborne Mountain, Packwood, Washington, United States. It is part of the Osborne Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.53355, -121.83748.
      ▼ How hard is Purcell Mountain?
      Purcell Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Purcell Mountain?
      Purcell Mountain has 4,542 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 957 ft to 5,419 ft.
      ▼ Is Purcell Mountain a point to point trail?
      Purcell Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Purcell Mountain?
      Purcell Mountain is 6.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Purcell Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Purcell Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Purcell Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Purcell Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Purcell Mountain?
      Purcell Mountain is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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