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1.1 miles
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-407 ft
Descent
00:09:56
Avg time
-403 ft
Altitude change
2,242 ft
Altitude min
2,645 ft
Altitude max
2,645 ft
Altitude start
2,244 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-53.6%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
292 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:09:56
Avg time

Capitol Peak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Capitol Forest
    Olympia, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 75 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
  • Global Ranking
    #111620 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105608 in E-Biking
    • #49469 in Trail Running
    • #131660 in Hiking
    • #1851 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Washington State DNR
  • Vehicle Info
  • Max Width
    50 inches

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Capitol Peak is a 1 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Olympia Washington. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

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Feb 2, 2026 @ 9:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 2, 2026
 Rode on gravel bikes - can’t say I recommend that as all the rocks have really come out with the moto traffic. It goes, but with a certain risk....
Jun 22, 2022 @ 5:41pm
Jun 22, 2022
May 23, 2020 @ 8:56pm
May 23, 2020
 The initial top of the trail from the towers was wet and very loose. Lots of large loose rocks and many others fixed in the trailbed, but...
Apr 9, 2020 @ 5:00am
Apr 9, 2020
Mar 25, 2020 @ 12:46pm
Mar 25, 2020
 reporter Recreation and public access sites will be closed for a two week period from March 26 until April 8. Camping is also closed at this time on DNR...
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        Directions to capitol-peak trailhead (46.973070, -123.137620)

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        May 23, 2020 @ 8:58pm
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        2017 CDC: Capitol Forest Enduro
        ★ 4.0 • 27 miles • 4,843 ft • 11 •
        We are super excited to team up with Friends of Capitol Forest and return home to where the first ever...
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        2024 Capitol Forest Classic Team Enduro
        19 miles • 3,748 ft • 5 •
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        Maybe CFC Classic Team Enduro
        24 miles • 4,109 ft • 6 •

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Capitol Peak

        ▼ Where is Capitol Peak located?
        Capitol Peak is located in Capitol Forest, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the Capitol Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.97307, -123.13762.
        ▼ How hard is Capitol Peak?
        Capitol Peak is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Capitol Peak?
        Capitol Peak has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,242 ft to 2,645 ft.
        ▼ Is Capitol Peak a point to point trail?
        Capitol Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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