10.3 miles
Distance
2,170 ft
Climb
-4,255 ft
Descent
03:07:13
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Strawberry Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Goat Mountain
    Randle, Washington
  • Ref Number
    #220
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #36352 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Land Owner

This trail is open to hiker, horse and bicycle use. The map shows the trail starting at Bear Meadow (south end) but the best way to ride it is to shuttle up to where FR2516 intersects the trail. From there you can ride the South section, the North section or drop off the North section on the 213 (Green River) and ride down to the 26 road and Green River Horse Camp. If you don't have shuttle support, park you car at either the north end or on the 26 road and climb the 213/use the 26 road to make it a loop.

From Forest Road 2516 the trail heads north toward the peak. From Road 2516 south, the trail takes you through timber to tie in with the Boundary Trail #1 near Bear Meadow. A short spur trail (0.25 mile from Road 2516) takes you to the site of the old fire lookout on Strawberry Mountain. On a clear day you might see the lava dome inside the crater of Mount St. Helens.

This trail was developed by miners sometime before 1895. Today you will be walking through silver forests in places where the lateral blast from the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens climbed up to the top of Strawberry Ridge, spilling over in places before the power of the blast dissipated.

source: USFS
Access Info

Directions:
From Randle, Washington travel south on State Highway 131 (Forest Roads 23 and 25). Veer right in 1 mile at the Y of Forest Road 23 and Forest Road 25. Follow Forest Road 25 for another 17.3 miles and turn right on Forest Road 2516. Follow Forest Road 2516 for 5.9 miles to the end of the drive-able road. Follow the road for approximately 1 mile to the trail.

Access: This trail may also can be reached from the Boundary Trail #1 near Bear Meadow on Forest Road 99, or from the Green River Trail #213. Access from the north end, off Road 26, is on private land. Rough road conditions limit the amount of use.

Disclaimer

Non-Motorized Trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Strawberry Ridge mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -2,085 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,304 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,494 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,389 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,303 ft
  • Grade
    -3.8%
  • Grade max
    -58.1%
  • Grade min
    46.8%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,962 ft
  • Avg time
    03:07:13
  • Avg reverse time
    02:43:33
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      Strawberry Ridge Trail Reports

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      Oct 5, 2024 @ 9:05pm
      Oct 5, 2024
      Trail is all clear and the rain helped tack down the trail. Perfect time to get out there!
      Sep 9, 2024 @ 8:36am
      Sep 9, 2024
      All clear. Fast 'n loose!
      Jul 7, 2024 @ 9:21am
      Jul 7, 2024
      the entire ridge was in great shape. the descent is pretty loose but all certainly ridable. it's unfortunate that despite no motos being allowed,...
      Jun 27, 2024 @ 8:24pm
      Jun 27, 2024
      All clear of trees from 2516 to the north. snow on road 1 mile down from trailheadon 2516. Snow on trail along ridge. primary descent is clear.
      Jun 18, 2024 @ 1:25pm
      Jun 18, 2024
      Started on the north end and made it to the Green River Trail connector. There were only small patches of snow and we were able to clear all the...
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