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5.7 miles
Distance
1,673 ft
Climb
-689 ft
Descent
00:30:24
Avg time
986 ft
Altitude change
3,685 ft
Altitude min
5,181 ft
Altitude max
4,196 ft
Altitude start
5,180 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
48.6%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,047 ft
Distance flat
00:30:24
Avg time

Yozoo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Dark Divide
    Randle, Washington
  • Ref Number
    276
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74301 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5917 in E-Biking
    • #138005 in Trail Running
    • #132007 in Hiking
    • #742 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • OSM Way
    #516334662

This trail is open to hiker, motorcycle, horse and bicycle use.

The trail connects with Hamilton Buttes Trail #118, Blue Lake Butte Trail #119 and Bishop Ridge Trail #272, providing several loop opportunities. The upper section of Yozoo Trail offers outstanding views and subalpine settings.

The trail begins at the base of Forest Road 7807 and parallels Forest Road 78 through old timber harvest units north across Timonium Creek before turning west. The trail crosses Forest Road 78 again near Robber Creek and then climbs steadily into the Grouse and Yozoo Creek basins before ending at Bishop Ridge Trail #272.

source: USFS
Access Info

Directions: The trail begins at the base of Road 7807.

Disclaimer

This trail is maintained by the US Forest Service. Check with the USFS/Gifford Pinchot National Forest for the latest trail status.

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Jul 26, 2026 @ 6:42am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 26, 2026
Aug 9, 2025 @ 6:59pm
Aug 9, 2025
 all brushed by Trans-Cascadia. Lots of loose rock removed. Riding great.
Aug 1, 2024 @ 6:25pm
Aug 1, 2024
 Yozoo is riding as good as it gets! There is a good amount of moisture still in the tread after a much needed rain earlier in the week.
Sep 12, 2023 @ 1:45pm
Sep 12, 2023
 Trail is running great. If you come in via 119 Blue Lake Buttle to 271A (the normal way) and drop down to Blue Lake for swim, heads up that...
Jul 15, 2023 @ 11:00pm
Jul 15, 2023
 Descended from #272 to NF-78. Trail was clear but very dry.
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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        Directions to yozoo trailhead (46.397270, -121.630310)

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        30:28 | 112 | Jun 27, 2023 , Randle

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Yozoo

        ▼ Where is Yozoo located?
        Yozoo is located in Dark Divide, Randle, Washington, United States. It is part of the Dark Divide trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.39727, -121.63031.
        ▼ How hard is Yozoo?
        Yozoo is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Yozoo?
        Yozoo has 1,673 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 689 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,685 ft to 5,181 ft.
        ▼ Is Yozoo a point to point trail?
        Yozoo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Yozoo?
        Yozoo is 5.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Yozoo?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Yozoo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Yozoo?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Yozoo are:
        • August (3 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Yozoo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Yozoo are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Yozoo?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 18 minutes to ride Yozoo. The trail is 5.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Yozoo?
        Yozoo is a very popular trail. There have been 79 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 77 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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