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1,585 ft
Distance
-193 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
-187 ft
Altitude change
894 ft
Altitude min
1,089 ft
Altitude max
1,089 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-28.3%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
1,381 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time

Water Buff Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Zoo
    Port Angeles, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4197 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular In Reverse
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump

A smooth trail that can be ridden at an easy pace or at high speed. Lots of rollable jumps and drops.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 281 rides
  • Last: Aug 30, 2026
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Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:43am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 30, 2026
Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 2, 2026
 Trail is in prime condition. Running fast and fun. But watch out for sneaky roots in the landing areas if jumps. They like to send you over the...
May 11, 2025 @ 10:32pm
May 11, 2025
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Jan 19, 2025 @ 9:46am
Jan 19, 2025
Nov 12, 2023 @ 6:59pm
Nov 12, 2023
 Blowdown towards end of trail
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on Aug 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (6 votes)
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        Directions to water-buff-flow trailhead (48.095740, -123.619760)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        kdenton911 kdenton911
        Trail is running fast and super fun. But you need to watch out for those sneaky roots, they like to send you over the bars!!! 😁
        grilledcheesedip grilledcheesedip
        Feb. 2026: New features added to established trail. Small jumps in fast middle section. Worth checking speed.
        ericDvniK
        pretty flowy nice balance to the technical trails that make up most of kelly peak!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Water Buff Flow located?
        Water Buff Flow is located in The Zoo, Port Angeles, Washington, United States. It is part of the The Zoo trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.09574, -123.61976.
        ▼ How hard is Water Buff Flow?
        Water Buff Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Water Buff Flow?
        The trail has 193 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 894 ft to 1,089 ft.
        ▼ Is Water Buff Flow a point to point trail?
        Yes, Water Buff Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Water Buff Flow?
        Water Buff Flow is 1,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Water Buff Flow?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Water Buff Flow. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Water Buff Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Water Buff Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Water Buff Flow?
        The estimated time to ride Water Buff Flow is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 1,585 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Water Buff Flow?
        Water Buff Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 900 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,419 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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