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3.1 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-1,741 ft
Descent
00:26:30
Avg time
-1,726 ft
Altitude change
2,385 ft
Altitude min
4,111 ft
Altitude max
4,111 ft
Altitude start
2,385 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-50.3%
Grade max
10%
Grade min
515 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:26:30
Avg time
Vanson Ridge Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGoat Mountain
Randle, Washington -
Ref Number213A
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity
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State Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
This 3.3 mile trail starts at a junction with Goat Mountain Trail #217, just north of Vanson Lake, and runs south to tie in with Green River Trail #213 west of Green River Horse Camp creating a loop option.
Expect grades of 20 to 30 percent. Features include views of the Green River and dense conifer forests.
Special Conditions: Wet in the spring.
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This trail is open to hiker, horse and bicycle use.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 23 rides
- 28 miles avg distance
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- 54 rides
- Last: Oct 18, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Directions to vanson-ridge trailhead
(46.408340, -122.161570)
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Routes with this trail
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★ 5.0 • 28 miles • 6,217 ft • 10 • Loop •
Amazing ride, sublime descents, old-growth, views of Rainier, St Helens, Adams, Hood. Truly a Cascadian...
★ 3.0 • 35 miles • 9,600 ft • 2 •
Another Goat Mountain "epic" option. Incredible ridgeline views, mountain tops, old growth forests,...
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ubutanda
Fun descent, Rode downhill direction on 7/17/21. Trail was clear
ckoont
This is one of the most joyful descents you will ever experience on a bike.
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