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1,942 ft
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:05:08
Avg time
-41 ft
Altitude change
440 ft
Altitude min
535 ft
Altitude max
481 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-34.9%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
791 ft
Distance climb
823 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:05:08
Avg time

Root 86 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tolt MacDonald Park
    Carnation, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #181444 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58651 in E-Biking
    • #119647 in Trail Running
    • #106281 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Root 86 is a 1,942 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Carnation Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles average
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  • 36 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 392 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 3, 2026
all clear
Dec 13, 2025 @ 5:39pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 13, 2025
Large Tree down near the top (around 16") Difficult to climb over.
Sep 24, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Sep 24, 2024
Slightly overgrown through the clear cut
Jul 2, 2024 @ 7:54pm
Jul 2, 2024
Large bear on the trail
Jan 7, 2024 @ 6:10pm
Jan 7, 2024
Small tree down about in the center of the trail amongst all the roots.
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        Directions to root-86 trailhead (47.649730, -121.938790)

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        Tolt Macdonald Park | Mountain Bike Carnation, WA
        10:31 | 223 | Dec 23, 2021 , Carnation

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root 86

        Where is Root 86 located?
        Root 86 is located in Tolt MacDonald Park, Carnation, Washington, United States. It is part of the Tolt MacDonald Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.64973, -121.93879.
        How hard is Root 86?
        Root 86 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Root 86?
        Root 86 has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 440 ft to 535 ft.
        Is Root 86 a point to point trail?
        Root 86 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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