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1,732 ft
Distance
-337 ft
Descent
00:02:46
Avg time
-337 ft
Altitude change
1,920 ft
Altitude min
2,257 ft
Altitude max
2,257 ft
Altitude start
1,919 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade
-57.3%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
1,732 ft
Distance down
00:02:46
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaNorth Mountain
Darrington, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in E-Biking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerWashington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
A double black diamond optional way down.
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Washington Department of Natural ResourcesLand Manager
Local Trail Association
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 52 rides
- Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Directions to showcase-showdown-option trailhead
(48.311300, -121.625330)
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tfornelius
Pretty much just a fall line shortcut of the lower section. Kinda like one long steep chute. Faster for sure but the other line is more interesting in my opinion
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