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9.0 miles

Distance

1,557 ft

Climb

-1,225 ft

Descent

02:34:20

Avg time

330 ft

Altitude change

1,115 ft

Altitude min

1,733 ft

Altitude max

1,116 ft

Altitude start

1,447 ft

Altitude end

0.7%

Grade

-40.3%

Grade max

39.3%

Grade min

4 miles

Distance climb

3 miles

Distance down

3 miles

Distance flat

02:34:20

Avg time

Lewis River Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

Dark Divide
Randle, Washington
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Local Popularity
100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Global Ranking
#42956 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #48843 in Trail Running
- #22168 in Hiking
Hiking SAC Scale

T1 Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC
Direction

Both Directions
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Hard
Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

No
TTFs on Trail

Berm, Rock Face, Rock Garden
Year Opened

2014

This all-singletrack river trail along the Lewis River in southwest Washington holds its own and is a great all around summer ride. Be sure to take in the views of the lower, middle, and upper falls at the northern end of the trail.

Need to Know
The ride as described below is a true out-and-back singletrack route that traces the the adjacent river. It can easily be set up as a point-to-point shuttle or be done as a loop by utilizing FR 90 to start or end the ride. The trail sees high mountain biker and hiker traffic on weekends throughout the summer. Sections of this trail are very steep or traverse exposed slopes. Made more difficult by the creeks running through, which means some sections are always muddy.

Description
From the small parking area off of FR 9039 on the east side of the river, ride across the bridge and access the south trailhead on the right. From south to north the trail climbs at a mild grade as you ride against the flow of the Lewis River with great views of the water along the way. The tread is varied with fast, smooth segments combined with intermittent short, technical root-packed sections. As you ride through the shady old-growth forest you'll encounter constant short ups and downs as the trail crosses several creeks and streams that feed the river.

Just prior to the 10-mile mark, the trail crosses FR 90 and leads to the Lower Falls Campground. As you continue north take in the views of the lower, middle, and upper falls of the river - any of which make a great spot for a lunch break. Shortly thereafter the trail ends at FR 90 where you can turn around and retrace your route (or to make up some time you can return on FR 90 to the southern trailhead).

Access Info

As of June 15, 2021 there is 3 months of parking restrictions on FS 90. If you plan on parking anywhere near FS 90, you need to purchase a day parking pass prior to arrival at this website: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087203

Trail Supporters

Cold Creek Mountain Bikers
Sponsor
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Evergreen - Cowlitz-Naches Chapter
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Cowlitz

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

1 rides
21 miles average

6 Months

4 rides
19 miles avg distance

All

44 rides
Last: Jun 16, 2026

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Lewis River Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Sep 17, 2025 @ 12:12pm (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 17, 2025	Recent rain and wind storm made the trail nice and tacky with a covering of fir needles. Some the roots, rocks and technical log bridges were...
	Jul 4, 2025 @ 11:37am Jul 4, 2025	Overgrown after mile 3.5
	Jun 8, 2025 @ 7:10pm Jun 8, 2025	Rode the bottom 6 miles, no blowdowns, a little overgrown in places, otherwise good condition. Beautiful trail for hot day
	Jun 27, 2024 @ 9:33pm Jun 27, 2024	Rode 6/25/24. Total of 2 deadfall (both near upper end), which for this trail is pretty much perfect. Some brushy sections, a couple wet spots?...
	Jun 1, 2024 @ 11:48am Jun 1, 2024	Overgrown this year but cleared of deadfall.

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