5.5 miles
Distance
848 ft
Climb
-846 ft
Descent
643 ft
High Point
2 ft
Altitude change
248 ft
Altitude min
248 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-45.2%
Grade max
28.1%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,638 ft
Distance flat

Easy loop from Mima Falls trailhead.

Detailed Description
Mima Falls Campground Loop is a 5 mile popular easy route located near Olympia Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 848 ft with a max elevation of 643 ft then descends -846 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jun 11, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 9 min
  • Altitude min
    248 ft
  • Altitude start
    248 ft
  • Altitude end
    249 ft
  • Climb
    848 ft
  • Descent
    -846 ft
  • Grade max
    -45.2%
  • Grade min
    28.1%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,638 ft

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
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  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Ridelogs
    10
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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Campground Trail
    Jun 11, 2026 @ 12:22pm (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 11, 2026
    A smidge overgrown, and a few muddy sections left over from the rain.
    Mima Falls Trail East
    Dec 22, 2025 @ 5:56pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    Dec 22, 2025
    Many trees down on the Mima Tie loop.
    Mima Falls Tie
    Dec 22, 2025 @ 5:56pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    Dec 22, 2025
    Many trees down on the Mima Tie loop.
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    • By woodworkerJoe & contributors
    • #21663 - 2,265 views

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