more stats
2.7 miles
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-1,135 ft
Descent
00:18:27
Avg time
-1,109 ft
Altitude change
1,413 ft
Altitude min
2,522 ft
Altitude max
2,522 ft
Altitude start
1,414 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
833 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
951 ft
Distance flat
00:18:27
Avg time

Sixth Sense Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yacolt Burn State Forest
    Battle Ground, Washington
  • AKA
    Trail #6
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #10068 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78664 in Trail Running
    • #82694 in Hiking
    • #1023 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #225 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #2,785 in Trail Running
    • #3,183 in Hiking
    • #19 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Washington State DNR

Sixth Sense has a little of everything and provides challenge to all skill levels of riders. It has sections that are moderately rocky and technical as well as some smooth flowy bits. It was designed and built by Evergreen Southwest for the MTB community, but it should be noted that this is a two-way multi-user trail. While it can be ridden at high speed, you need to keep your eyes open for the occasional hiker or horse. On busy days, when the lot is full, it’s also discouraged to pedal up the trail.

Access Info

Park at the main lot and then either climb up Murphy's grade or the 1070 road. It can also be shuttled descending Ross's grade from the Upper Thrillium parking lot.

Disclaimer

CLEAR CUT wiped out the middle 1/3 of this trail. It's been reopened, but it is rough going.

Tags
BermsDropsFlowyJumpsShuttle access
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 166 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 888 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Sixth Sense Trail Reports

Status:
on Oct 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (34 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sixth-sense trailhead (45.730350, -122.299060)

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      17 Reviews & Comments

      tobyhonda tobyhonda
      epic spicy blue, looks and feels identical to new vanilla out in Cumberland
      tdeems tdeems
      Ripping blue flow trail top to bottom. It would be a major buzzkill to run into someone climbing up this.
      NTTJukOS
      Updating from the last comment to say a ton of work has been done on this trail and it’s ready to rip. No issues with it being overgrown or in rough shape.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sixth Sense located?
      Sixth Sense 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 45.73035, -122.29906.
      ▼ How hard is Sixth Sense?
      Sixth Sense is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sixth Sense?
      Sixth Sense has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,413 ft to 2,522 ft.
      ▼ Is Sixth Sense a point to point trail?
      Sixth Sense is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sixth Sense?
      Sixth Sense is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sixth Sense?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sixth Sense. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sixth Sense?
      Sixth Sense is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Sixth Sense? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sixth Sense are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sixth Sense?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Sixth Sense. The trail is 2.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sixth Sense?
      Sixth Sense is a very popular trail. There have been 4,815 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,845 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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