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2,766 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:05:07
Avg time
-133 ft
Altitude change
492 ft
Altitude min
632 ft
Altitude max
626 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-4.8%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
253 ft
Distance climb
2,241 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:05:07
Avg time

Rooty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Little Mountain Park
    Mt. Vernon, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71873 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30226 in Trail Running
    • #48620 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Flowy fun with potential to get the wheels off the ground in a few spots when ridden in the downhill direction. Haven't climbed it yet, but it doesn't seem like it would be terrible... other than the buzzkill you'd be to any downhill rider you encounter.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 742 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Rooty Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2026 @ 9:02am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 17, 2026
 [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9745]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 20, 2026
 [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9560]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
Jan 9, 2026 @ 11:32am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 9, 2026
 Damp but drained well. Wet roots. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9439]Evergreen MTB Report[/L]
Sep 1, 2025 @ 11:18am
Sep 1, 2025
May 10, 2025 @ 7:26am
May 10, 2025
 Fun. [L=https://www.evergreenmtb.org/trails/ride-reports/rr-9108]EvergreenMTB Trail Report[/L]
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Status:
on Sep 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      escapeidiocracy
      We climbed the road, then hit sidewinder, huff-n-puff and finally rooty.

      Great trail- nothing overly difficult, just a fun ride!! Switch backs with a couple baby berms were a lot of fun and gave the kids an opportunity to learn! Not sure where or how the name came about… not many roots- but great trail!! - no jumps, nothing crazy, just a good trail ride.
      PinkFraggle PinkFraggle
      Don't let the name fool you, there's nothing very rooty about this trail. Good climbing trail, not much tech on this trail. Maybe it was rooty back when it was first made?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rooty located?
      Rooty is located in Little Mountain Park, Mt. Vernon, Washington, United States. It is part of the Little Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.39386, -122.30267.
      ▼ How hard is Rooty?
      Rooty is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rooty?
      Rooty has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 492 ft to 632 ft.
      ▼ Is Rooty a point to point trail?
      Rooty is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rooty?
      Rooty is 2,766 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rooty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rooty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rooty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rooty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rooty?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Rooty. The trail is 2,766 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rooty?
      Rooty is a very popular trail. There have been 2,555 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,063 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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