more stats
1,572 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:02:27
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
00:02:27
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 [+]
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #71664 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130092 in Trail Running
    • #85562 in Hiking
    • #8623 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,199 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #3,929 in Trail Running
    • #3,267 in Hiking
    • #77 in Winter Fat Biking
  • 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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AI Generated Description

Traffic Circle is a 1,572 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Maple Valley Washington. Nearby: a water source. 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 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BridgesRock gardensWater source

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 489 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Directions to traffic-circle trailhead (47.336810, -122.022990)

      Photos

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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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      406 |
      Feb 3, 2016 @ 4:35pm
      Feb 3, 2016

      Videos

      3 more »
      Black Diamond Temporary Bridge 2--2022
      mtb
      0:46 | 225 | Dec 3, 2023 , Maple Valley
      Ravensdale Creek Bridge Opens
      mtb
      3:46 | 145 | Dec 3, 2023 , Maple Valley
      Ladder Bridge in 2013
      mtb
      3:39 | 103 | Dec 3, 2023 , Maple Valley

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 2 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 1,912 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,992 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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