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1.8 miles
Distance
666 ft
Climb
00:29:14
Avg time
666 ft
Altitude change
1,551 ft
Altitude min
2,218 ft
Altitude max
1,551 ft
Altitude start
2,218 ft
Altitude end
7.1%
Grade
-1.9%
Grade max
28.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
358 ft
Distance down
814 ft
Distance flat
00:29:14
Avg time

Silver Shadow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yacolt Burn State Forest
    Battle Ground, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #48000 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90363 in Trail Running
    • #116968 in Hiking
    • #13448 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2019

This trail is mostly in clear cut and can become quite overgrown during the summer. The climb is fairly steep, but it's hard to gain much speed descending, since there are quite a few tight switchbacks. While it's a multi-user trail, most MTB riders will favor the older more seasoned Tarbell or Larch Mountain trails designed with riders in mind.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 27 rides
  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Silver Shadow Trail Reports

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Jan 24, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 24, 2026
Nov 15, 2025 @ 1:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 15, 2025
Recent drainage and trimming work evident along trail. It's in great shape right now, no puddles or mud.
Mar 23, 2024 @ 1:38am
Mar 23, 2024
No puddles or mud. All clear.
Aug 26, 2023 @ 12:49am
Aug 26, 2023
Starting to get a little overgrown in the clear cut areas.
Jul 17, 2022 @ 12:59pm
Jul 17, 2022
Great and super conditions. Somebody has mowed the brush away on trail side. Flows nicely. Nothing scary on this trail.
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on Jan 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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  • Variable
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Shadow

        Where is Silver Shadow located?
        Silver Shadow is located in Yacolt Burn State Forest, Battle Ground, Washington, United States. It is part of the Yacolt Burn State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.77438, -122.30696.
        How hard is Silver Shadow?
        Silver Shadow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Silver Shadow?
        Silver Shadow has 666 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,551 ft to 2,218 ft.
        Is Silver Shadow a point to point trail?
        Silver Shadow is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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