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3.8 miles
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-1,931 ft
Descent
00:32:29
Avg time
-1,872 ft
Altitude change
1,274 ft
Altitude min
3,146 ft
Altitude max
3,146 ft
Altitude start
1,273 ft
Altitude end
-9.4%
Grade
-31.4%
Grade max
13.2%
Grade min
1,260 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,617 ft
Distance flat
00:32:29
Avg time
Cold Creek Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaYacolt Burn State Forest
Battle Ground, Washington -
AKATarbell
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (5 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear Round, Snow closures do exist.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened1990
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Land Owner
The Cold Creek trail is a section of the greater Tarbell Trail. Cold Creek has a sampling of several types of terrain ranging from carefully crafted berms and rollers to raw rooty and rocky sections. Roughly 5 1/2 miles from top to bottom, it offers some of the most enjoyable and flowy single track in the area. A favorite ride for many in this region.
The Tarbell Trail was named for George Lee Tarbell, who, in the early 1900s, lived alone in a shack accessible only by a path that roughly follows the present day trail. Tarbell surely enjoyed some beautiful views along his trail, of Sturgeon Rock (3,100 feet elevation), Pyramid Rock (3,503 feet), Larch Mountain (3,496 feet), and Silver Star Mountain (4.390 feet). Views stretch from the surrounding valleys to the high Cascades. The Tarbell Trail, like the Three Corner Rock Trail to the east, is among the best Department of Natural Resources (DNR) riding in the state. The trail is mostly hard pack with some rocky and uneven sections. It climbs and descends through second-growth forest with some scattered old growth Douglas fir. It also sports the above-mentioned views, as well as scenic Hidden Falls, to entertain the eyes while exercising the legs and lungs. Some of the best state forest riding in Washington;
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http://www.coldcreekmountainbikers.org/maps/
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Directions to cold-creek trailhead
(45.724370, -122.295450)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Creek
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Where is Cold Creek located?
Cold Creek is located in Yacolt Burn State Forest, Battle Ground, Washington, United States. It is part of the Yacolt Burn State Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.72437, -122.29545.
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How hard is Cold Creek?
Cold Creek is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Cold Creek?
Cold Creek has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,931 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,274 ft to 3,146 ft.
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Is Cold Creek a point to point trail?
Cold Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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