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2.7 miles
Distance
950 ft
Climb
-156 ft
Descent
00:53:23
Avg time
792 ft
Altitude change
2,381 ft
Altitude min
3,292 ft
Altitude max
2,381 ft
Altitude start
3,173 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
-12.9%
Grade max
44.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3,566 ft
Distance down
669 ft
Distance flat
00:53:23
Avg time

Tarbell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Yacolt Burn State Forest
    Battle Ground, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #94860 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #96639 in Trail Running
    • #100825 in Hiking
    • #3842 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

This is typically ridden as a section of the 24 mile Tarbell Trail loop, but can also be an out and back from the summit of Larch Mountain to the Grouse Vista TH. The upper half down to the Grouse Creek bridge is a milder grade than the bottom half so some prefer to make that turn around point combining it with riding the Bear Grass trail or Cold Creek.

Access Info

Descend from the summit of Larch Mountain via the Bear Grass trail or climb from the Grouse Vista TH on the L1200 road.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 35.6 km avg distance
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on Aug 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Tarbell Loop Featured
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      '16 CDC Yacolt Burn Enduro
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      Round 3 of the 2016 Cascadia Dirt Cup: Yacolt Burn Enduro.

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      2 ★ 20%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Studt Studt
      I did the Tarbell Loop (clockwise) yesterday, and this trail was completely snowed in, I should have researched the elevation a bit more. Can’t wait to do the loop without a bike on my back in waist deep snow. Still a little snow on the top of Cold a Creek right after this trail, otherwise, amazing loop!
      fiddlerboy fiddlerboy
      Why is this rated black? I rode it clockwise and it was a steep climb with a few things I didn't get over, but it seemed like it would be barely a blue to descend.

      Also, the photos of those bridges look like they may be a different area?

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tarbell located?
      Tarbell 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 45.72183, -122.26954.
      ▼ How hard is Tarbell?
      Tarbell is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tarbell?
      Tarbell has 950 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,381 ft to 3,292 ft.
      ▼ Is Tarbell a point to point trail?
      Tarbell is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tarbell?
      Tarbell is 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tarbell?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tarbell. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tarbell? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tarbell are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tarbell?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 44 minutes to ride Tarbell. 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 Tarbell?
      Tarbell is a moderately popular trail. There have been 368 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 358 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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