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12.9 miles
Distance
878 ft
Climb
-2,416 ft
Descent
01:29:49
Avg time
-1,538 ft
Altitude change
354 ft
Altitude min
2,105 ft
Altitude max
1,892 ft
Altitude start
354 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-40%
Grade max
35.6%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:29:49
Avg time

Porter Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Capitol Forest
    Olympia, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #107668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98478 in Trail Running
    • #124837 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Washington Department Of Natural Resources

Northwest side of the Capitol Forest Trail system.
Mostly bikes but the local horse riders use it also.
Berry picking in the summers, watch for hunters during season.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 36 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 30, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 7:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 9, 2026
 Two big trees down. Anyone with a chainsaw a take care of these?
Apr 14, 2026 @ 8:29am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 14, 2026
Most of the blowdowns on the lower sections are cleared. At least 2 groups have been working on clearing them. I didn't make to the upper...
Apr 6, 2026 @ 8:56am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 6, 2026
 Multiple blowdowns including one complicated one. See photos. A few muddy spots and lots of sticks on the trail but mostly dry and otherwise...
Dec 29, 2025 @ 8:25am (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 29, 2025
chain saw work in the DUEX and Up Portlandia areas. Cleared 6 sets of downed trees.
May 24, 2025 @ 8:04pm
May 24, 2025
 The Tie took it hard in the logging. About half fire road now. Certainly a different feel in parts. But they did a great job of putting the trail...
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on May 9, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (4 votes)
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        Directions to porter-trail trailhead (46.948450, -123.194490)

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        Snow Day
        3:04 | 124 | Jan 29, 2017 , Olympia
        Upper Porter Trail
        4:40 | 299 | Sep 24, 2016 , Olympia
        Trail Work Results
        0:39 | 132 | May 13, 2016 , Olympia
        MP 3.5 on the Porter side.
        4:26 | 217 | May 7, 2016 , Olympia

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        Captoberfest Route
        ★ 5.0 • 27 miles • 3,672 ft • 12 • Loop •
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        128
        Bow Tie Fighter
        12 miles • 1,785 ft • 5 • Loop •
        This route starts and ends at the (now indistinct) place name where a picnic shelter used to be until...
        65
        Porter to Peak Loop
        ★ 3.0 • 29 miles • 3,297 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Long loop out of the Porter Camp area. Deep woods, great views at the peak Park at the bottom of...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Porter Trail

        ▼ Where is Porter Trail located?
        Porter Trail is located in Capitol Forest, Olympia, Washington, United States. It is part of the Capitol Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.94845, -123.19449.
        ▼ How hard is Porter Trail?
        Porter Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Porter Trail?
        Porter Trail has 878 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,416 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 354 ft to 2,105 ft.
        ▼ How long is Porter Trail?
        Porter Trail is 12.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.

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