more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
-1,324 ft
Descent
00:15:23
Avg time
-1,324 ft
Altitude change
1,542 ft
Altitude min
2,866 ft
Altitude max
2,866 ft
Altitude start
1,542 ft
Altitude end
-16.8%
Grade
-66.2%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:15:23
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    North Mountain
    Darrington, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54105 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,229 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #820 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Rock faces, steep chutes, gnarly roots and gap jump in the middle... the lower section of North Mountain's most challenging DH. A few ride-arounds are available for the most difficult features.

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DropsJumpsRock gardensRock slabs

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 109 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Showcase... Trail Reports

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Jul 11, 2026 @ 11:08am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 11, 2026
Jul 6, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 6, 2026
Good today! First time I’ve fully cleared this one. Getting overgrown in the open...
May 23, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 23, 2026
Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:27am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 7, 2026
Root ball from wind damage that can be rode around. See ride log photo. It is located below Quick Release, but above the final traverse of the...
Nov 2, 2025 @ 7:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 2, 2025
A few branches scattered across the trail and downed trees blocking the trail. The trail itself is running well considering all the rain that’s...
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on Jul 11, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.53 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to showcase-showdown-lower trailhead (48.312600, -121.618310)

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      Videos

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      Fun Double Black at Darrington, you'll...
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      0:58 | 317 | Nov 4, 2024 , Darrington
      Showcase / Showdown North Mountain
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      20:10 | 159 | Aug 7, 2023 , Darrington
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      6:13 | 380 | Aug 28, 2022 , Darrington
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      12:14 | 414 | May 15, 2022 , Darrington

      Routes with this trail

      23 miles • 5,790 ft • 5 •
      25 miles • 6,396 ft • 6 •
      25 miles • 6,407 ft • 6 • Loop •
      Stage 1: Showcase Upper Stage 2: Showcase Lower Stage 3: Jackpot Stage 4: Out of the Blue
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      RKW RKW
      Proper trail! Extra spicy in the wet. Gap at the bottom is so fun
      specialev specialev
      They filled the double in with logs! Not sure if it would be worse to come up short on logs or in the hole that used to be there. This trail is awesome!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Showcase Showdown (Lower) located?
      Showcase Showdown (Lower) is located in North Mountain, Darrington, Washington, United States. It is part of the North Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.3126, -121.61831.
      ▼ How hard is Showcase Showdown (Lower)?
      Showcase Showdown (Lower) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Showcase Showdown (Lower)?
      The trail has 1,324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,542 ft to 2,866 ft.
      ▼ How long is Showcase Showdown (Lower)?
      Showcase Showdown (Lower) is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Showcase Showdown (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Showcase Showdown (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Showcase Showdown (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Showcase Showdown (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Showcase Showdown (Lower)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Showcase Showdown (Lower). The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Showcase Showdown (Lower)?
      Showcase Showdown (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 582 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 571 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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