more stats
1,138 ft
Distance
-56 ft
Descent
00:15:11
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
1,099 ft
Altitude min
1,156 ft
Altitude max
1,156 ft
Altitude start
1,099 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
876 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:15:11
Avg time

View Shortcut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kennewick
    , Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24330 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #67135 in E-Biking
    • #19332 in Trail Running
    • #21679 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A shortcut climb to the Columbia River viewpoint featuring a short steep section and an exposed sidehill.

Access Info

Branches off from River View

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 78 miles avg distance
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  • 41 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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View Shortcut Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 7:14am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
The trail has been cleared of weed growth and is ready to ride.
Aug 29, 2025 @ 12:05pm
Aug 29, 2025
Cleared of summer weed growth and ready to ride. Hard and dry.
Aug 13, 2025 @ 6:40pm
Aug 13, 2025
Cleared of summer weed growth and ready to ride. Hard and dry. Dusty switchbacks.
Sep 28, 2024 @ 7:40am
Sep 28, 2024
Trail has been weed-whacked and is now in great shape for the cool weather (Oct-Apr) riding season.
Aug 16, 2023 @ 12:57pm
Aug 16, 2023
Trail has been weed-whacked and is free of brush
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Status:
on Sep 3, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions About View Shortcut

      Where is View Shortcut located?
      View Shortcut is located in Kennewick, Washington, United States. It is part of the Kennewick trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.03094, -118.9283.
      How hard is View Shortcut?
      View Shortcut is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for View Shortcut?
      The trail has 56 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,099 ft to 1,156 ft.
      Is View Shortcut a point to point trail?
      View Shortcut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is View Shortcut?
      View Shortcut is 1,138 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on View Shortcut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on View Shortcut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride View Shortcut?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride View Shortcut are:
      • September (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access View Shortcut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to View Shortcut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride View Shortcut?
      The estimated time to ride View Shortcut is approximately 15 minutes. The trail is 1,138 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      How busy is View Shortcut?
      View Shortcut is a very popular trail. There have been 149 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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