more stats
4,488 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-323 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
-308 ft
Altitude change
204 ft
Altitude min
527 ft
Altitude max
527 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
11.5%
Grade min
249 ft
Distance climb
3,314 ft
Distance down
892 ft
Distance flat
00:12:59
Avg time

Riches Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Friday Harbor
    , Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #181635 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #359896 in Trail Running
    • #151562 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,986 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #8,265 in Trail Running
    • #5,114 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fun singletrack that branches off from the DNR doubletrack trails, accessed easily from the Horse Trail Rd trailhead. Connects back with the main DT trail and can easily be lapped.

Access Info

Turn left at the "Steep Trail to W Valley Parking Area" trail marker, about 1.5 miles from the Horse Trail Rd trailhead, then the first left at the trail intersection.

Tags
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 58 rides
  • Last: Oct 8, 2026
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Riches Trail Reports

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Apr 11, 2024 @ 3:35am
Apr 11, 2024
Oct 16, 2022 @ 9:37am
Oct 16, 2022
Oct 15, 2021 @ 3:02pm
Oct 15, 2021
 Tree down near top of trail
Jul 10, 2021 @ 1:46pm
Jul 10, 2021
Sep 2, 2016 @ 5:32pm
Sep 2, 2016
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on Apr 11, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Riches located?
      Riches is located in Friday Harbor, Washington, United States. It is part of the Friday Harbor trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.57641, -123.12637.
      ▼ How hard is Riches?
      Riches is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riches?
      Riches has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 323 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 204 ft to 527 ft.
      ▼ How long is Riches?
      Riches is 4,488 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riches?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Riches. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Riches? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riches are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Riches?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Riches. The trail is 4,488 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Riches?
      Riches is a very popular trail. There have been 180 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 175 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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