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1,102 ft
Distance
-274 ft
Descent
00:02:25
Avg time
-274 ft
Altitude change
628 ft
Altitude min
903 ft
Altitude max
903 ft
Altitude start
630 ft
Altitude end
-24.9%
Grade
-55.3%
Grade max
-7%
Grade min
1,093 ft
Distance down
10 ft
Distance flat
00:02:25
Avg time

Root Elevator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Reade Hill
    Forks, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16568 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #154416 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Year around
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    DNR

Slow and steep tech trail. Trail drops off the main Reade Hill Trail. Line quickly drops away in old growth coastal forest. This steep trail has a forest flow vibe. Small sections of double black spice. Lots of roots and selective catch berms to keep the stoke going. Little rolls and log drops as you make your way down. Locals favorite

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Use Reade Hill Trail Loop to find this downhill track.

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Loose and steep

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Sep 3, 2023 @ 4:57pm
Sep 3, 2023
 Beware of blackberries
Apr 10, 2022 @ 2:37pm
Apr 10, 2022
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Cleared storm damage
Nov 22, 2021 @ 4:17pm
Nov 22, 2021
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Clear of any storm damage from recent weather.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root Elevator

        ▼ Where is Root Elevator located?
        Root Elevator is located in Reade Hill, Forks, Washington, United States. It is part of the Reade Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.92529, -124.36898.
        ▼ How hard is Root Elevator?
        Root Elevator is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Elevator?
        The trail has 274 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 628 ft to 903 ft.
        ▼ Is Root Elevator a point to point trail?
        Yes, Root Elevator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Root Elevator?
        Root Elevator is 1,102 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Elevator?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Elevator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Elevator?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Elevator are:
        • January (2 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Root Elevator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Elevator are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Elevator?
        The estimated time to ride Root Elevator is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,102 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Root Elevator?
        Root Elevator is a very popular trail. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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