more stats
1,138 ft
Distance
-56 ft
Descent
00:09:09
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
00:09:09
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 heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42785 in E-Biking
    • #425713 in Trail Running
    • #85999 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #375 in Mountain Biking · Washington [+]
    • #680 in E-Biking
    • #8,677 in Trail Running
    • #3,285 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

Tags
River or creekViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 43 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 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

      ▼ 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:
      • March (10 activities)
      • January (3 activities)
      • May (3 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride View Shortcut. The trail is 1,138 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is View Shortcut?
      View Shortcut is a very popular trail. There have been 155 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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