A mountain biker performing a jump over a pile of logs in a forested area, with misty mountains and coniferous trees in the background. The scene is overcast, creating a dramatic atmosphere. Cold Creek mountain bike trail.
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Level: Intermediate
Length: 4.4 mi (7 km)
Surface: Singletrack
Configuration: Out & Back
Elevation: +24/ -692 ft
Total: 39 riders
 

Mountain Biking Cold Creek

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#33 of 1,213 mountain bike trails in Washington
#1,947 in the world

Climb thru dense forest on ST paralleling creek. Cross fire road and continue up thru clear cut section and then on into more forested area. After hike-a-bike across scree field, find ST on right and continue to climb. Near the top, you'll roll thru grassy meadow and climb just a bit more until you summit Larch Mountain where a set of radio towers sit. Enjoy the view!
From there you have a few options: descend the way you came, follow loose gravel road south of radio towers to Thrillium TH, a steep, fast DH course that ends at your vehicle; or take the doubletrack to east of towers that joins the continuation of the greater Tarbell loop, an epic 20 miler.
NOTE: the gate near the top of Thrillium is open and a new parking lot has been installed including restrooms. You can park at top of Thrillium and ride up 1.5-2 miles to radio towers as a shuttle option to Cold Creek

First added by Chris Daniels on Apr 24, 2015. Last updated Jun 17, 2020. → add an update
Before you go
  • Drinking water: unknown
  • Lift service: unknown
  • Night riding: yes
  • Pump track: unknown
  • Restrooms: yes
  • Fat bike grooming: yes
  • E-bikes allowed: unknown
  • Fee required: unknown
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Getting there
Drive 1.6 miles past Larch Corrections Center (15314 NE Dole Valley Rd, Yacolt, WA) and park at concrete bridge. Trailhead is on east side of bridge.


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