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1,572 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-32 ft
Altitude change
527 ft
Altitude min
563 ft
Altitude max
563 ft
Altitude start
531 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
148 ft
Distance climb
420 ft
Distance down
951 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
Avg time

Traffic Circle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Sawyer
    Maple Valley, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72151 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32581 in Trail Running
    • #80169 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden

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Traffic Circle is a 1,572 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Maple Valley Washington. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 2 ft blue climb. It features bridge and rock garden. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 471 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to traffic-circle trailhead (47.336810, -122.022990)

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        Oct 29, 2022 @ 6:53pm
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        Oct 22, 2016 @ 12:42pm
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        Feb 3, 2016 @ 4:36pm
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        Feb 3, 2016 @ 4:35pm
        Feb 3, 2016

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        Black Diamond Temporary Bridge 2--2022
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        0:46 | 114 | Dec 3, 2023 , Maple Valley
        Ravensdale Creek Bridge Opens
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        3:46 | 136 | Dec 3, 2023 , Maple Valley
        Ladder Bridge in 2013
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        3:39 | 86 | Dec 3, 2023 , Maple Valley

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        2.0 24 miles 1,242 ft 50
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic Circle

        Where is Traffic Circle located?
        Traffic Circle is located in Lake Sawyer, Maple Valley, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lake Sawyer trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.33681, -122.02299.
        How hard is Traffic Circle?
        Traffic Circle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Traffic Circle?
        Traffic Circle has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 527 ft to 563 ft.
        Is Traffic Circle a point to point trail?
        Traffic Circle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Traffic Circle?
        Traffic Circle is 1,572 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Traffic Circle?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Traffic Circle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Traffic Circle?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Traffic Circle are:
        • July (37 activities)
        • May (29 activities)
        • August (26 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Traffic Circle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Traffic Circle are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Traffic Circle?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Traffic Circle. The trail is 1,572 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Traffic Circle?
        Traffic Circle is a very popular trail. There have been 1,853 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,927 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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