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3.3 miles
Distance
482 ft
Climb
-880 ft
Descent
00:34:06
Avg time
-398 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
1,120 ft
Altitude max
1,105 ft
Altitude start
707 ft
Altitude end
-2.302%
Grade
-34.759%
Grade max
53.669%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,754 ft
Distance flat
00:34:06
Avg time

Mountain Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moran State Park
    Eastsound, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #39353 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #9518 in E-Biking
    • #87368 in Trail Running
    • #113719 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    WA State Parks

Trail is a beauty, one of the best at Moran State Park - currently open September 15 to May 15 to bikes

Use this to connect back up to the Mount Pickett Trail for a nice lollipop loop from the Cascade Falls TH, or connect with the Cold Springs to Twin Lakes trail for a long XC descent from the top of Mt. Constitution.

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Most trails at Moran State Park are closed to bikes May-September, plan appropriately and be conscious of hikers and horses.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 21, 2026 @ 6:47am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 21, 2026
 Bridge is washed out across a pretty significant stream. Sign at entrance to trail states “incomplete bridge”, but didn’t state where. Added...
May 10, 2025 @ 9:42am
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        Directions to mountain-lake trailhead (48.678190, -122.818530)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain Lake

        ▼ Where is Mountain Lake located?
        Mountain Lake is located in Moran State Park, Eastsound, Washington, United States. It is part of the Moran State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.67819, -122.81853.
        ▼ How hard is Mountain Lake?
        Mountain Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.302%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain Lake?
        Mountain Lake has 482 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 880 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 705 ft to 1,120 ft.
        ▼ Is Mountain Lake a point to point trail?
        Mountain Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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