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1.0 mile
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:08:40
Avg time
-51 ft
Altitude change
359 ft
Altitude min
447 ft
Altitude max
414 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
14%
Grade min
1,539 ft
Distance climb
2,516 ft
Distance down
1,434 ft
Distance flat
00:08:40
Avg time
Southern Traverse Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaParadise Valley Conservation Area
Maltby, Washington -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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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 Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAny
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Fast trail, (gravel path on the east end) with some roots and rocks along the way.
A nice long ladder bridge over a muddy section. Horses not allowed on bridge but there is a walk-around.
Be aware it doesn't take you back to the main parking lot. You'll have to rough it out on Lloyd's.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 45 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 367 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to southern-traverse trailhead
(47.775980, -122.080780)
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Technical Trail Features (TTF)
- Smokey's Bridge
Ladder Bridge
Routes with this trail
6 miles • 320 ft • 15 •
Parking lot to -> -> -> -> Big Ring & Little Ring -> -> -> Lloyd -> -> Parking Lot
★ 2.8 • 6 miles • 321 ft • 22 • Loop •
Near-maximum trail coverage, including the most rooty Two Trees South.
10 miles • 600 ft • 19 • Loop •
The Optimal Route in Paradise Valley Conservation Area for maximum trail coverage
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Where is Southern Traverse located?
Southern Traverse is located in Paradise Valley Conservation Area, Maltby, Washington, United States. It is part of the Paradise Valley Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.77598, -122.08078.
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How hard is Southern Traverse?
Southern Traverse is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Southern Traverse?
Southern Traverse has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 359 ft to 447 ft.
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Is Southern Traverse a point to point trail?
Southern Traverse is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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