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1.9 miles
Distance
197 ft
Climb
-199 ft
Descent
00:31:09
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
00:31:09
Avg time

Tapeworm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tapeworm
    Renton, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #29650 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16204 in E-Biking
    • #123347 in Trail Running
    • #117271 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.

source: Evergreen MTB
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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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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Avg: 3.69 (26 votes)
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        7:22 | 1301 | Apr 21, 2021 , Renton
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        4:12 | 1255 | Feb 7, 2019 , Renton

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Tapeworm Time Trail Course (2023)
        ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 681 ft • 36 • Race •
        This is the proposed Timetrail course for 2023.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tapeworm

        ▼ 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?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tapeworm are:
        • August (72 activities)
        • July (63 activities)
        • April (61 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 28 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 2,493 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,282 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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