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1.9 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-199 ft
Descent
00:29:27
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
317 ft
Altitude min
405 ft
Altitude max
385 ft
Altitude start
384 ft
Altitude end
-16.5%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
2,795 ft
Distance climb
2,963 ft
Distance down
4,423 ft
Distance flat
00:29:27
Avg time

Tapeworm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tapeworm
    Renton, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28606 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48190 in E-Biking
    • #80394 in Trail Running
    • #158345 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #500 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #754 in E-Biking
    • #2,822 in Trail Running
    • #5,384 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year-round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The longest and oldest trail in the system. Old-school technical singletrack with lots of tight, rooty turns and punchy climbs. Lower on the hill there are numerous wooden features that help to tame the winter mud. Keep an eye out for hikers and dog walkers.

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 523 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Tapeworm Trail Reports

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 3:28pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 4, 2026
There were a good number of puddles where drains were clogged with leaves. Could use some drain clearing.
Jul 28, 2025 @ 11:01pm
Jul 28, 2025
Overall a fun afternoon ride. Plan B is a short but fun drop with some easy jumps linked by burms. Some bigger jumps can. Quarantine. Lots of...
Jun 28, 2025 @ 3:29pm
Jun 28, 2025
Rides great (as an ornery bastard of a trail) but access badly needs brushing and exits/cutoffs could be better marked so you don’t repeatedly...
Jun 5, 2025 @ 8:50pm
Jun 5, 2025
Quite a lot of overgrowth spilling onto the trail. It's also very narrow and feels much harder than blues at Duthie so folks might want to have...
Jan 25, 2025 @ 9:44am
Jan 25, 2025
Get out early to avoid thaw in woods. Could use a little brushing but fine.
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on Jan 4, 2026
Wet
Avg: 3.69 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tapeworm trailhead (47.468500, -122.196290)

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 681 ft • 36 • Race •
      This is the proposed Tapeworm Timetrail course for 2023.
      3.6 ★★★★★
      26 Ratings
      5 ★ 42%
      4 ★ 23%
      3 ★ 8%
      2 ★ 8%
      1 ★ 19%

      17 Reviews & Comments

      Mbrowning Mbrowning
      Silkworm, Bermsled and Quarantine are the most fun trails in this system! Once you ride those trails, You will be much more accepting of the particular “charm” of Tapeworm. If you have never been here, do not ride Tapeworm first!
      Ricrav
      City of renton and evergreen mtb alliance are looking at developing the cedar river natural area inro an mtb park. Renton planning dept will have an info booth set up at renton river days this saturday july 26th. Please give them some input in person and spread the word
      AaronKQwpp5
      Awesome trail. I'd rather have a real one though

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tapeworm located?
      Tapeworm is located in Tapeworm, Renton, Washington, United States. It is part of the Tapeworm trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.4685, -122.19629.
      ▼ How hard is Tapeworm?
      Tapeworm is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tapeworm?
      Tapeworm has 197 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 199 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 317 ft to 405 ft.
      ▼ Is Tapeworm a point to point trail?
      Yes, Tapeworm is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tapeworm?
      Tapeworm is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tapeworm?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tapeworm. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tapeworm?
      Tapeworm is best visited during: Year-round.
      ▼ How do I access Tapeworm? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tapeworm are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tapeworm?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Tapeworm. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tapeworm?
      Tapeworm is a very popular trail. There have been 2,517 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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