7 of the best places to mountain bike in and around Seattle

You don’t need to be the best rider to get yourself out onto the trails.

All you need is a mountain bike, helmet, and a great attitude.

Grab your riding buddies and get out to one of these seven mountain biking spots in and around Seattle.

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Fort Ebey State Park

 

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This park on the shores of Whidbey Island is the former site of a World War II coastal-defense fort. It’s now a mossy and misty forest filled with rugged, sandy trails through grass-covered dunes. Bring your rain gear and enjoy a ride through 25 miles of trails. You can also extend your ride through the Kettles Trail System from Coupeville.

Duthie Hill Bike Park

 

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Duthie Hill Bike Park is perfect for riders of all skill levels. Offering 23 trails, the park is filled with jump- and drop-strewn flow trails, XC trails, as well as more technical wood ladders and beams for those looking to challenge themselves.

Columbia Plateau State Park Trail

 

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Start from one of multiple trailheads and bike through 48 miles of trails. Columbia Plateau Trail State Park is one of Washington’s best spots for a major bike trip as it’s built along the converted bed of the old Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway.

Tiger Mountain

 

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Tiger Mountain is one of Seattle’s most well-known places to bike. The mountain has more than 49 trails that stretch over 46 miles. Regardless of your skill level, you’ll find a favorite trail on this mountain, without a doubt.

Mount Spokane State Park

 

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Mount Spokane is covered in miles of rocky, rutted dirt roads. At more than 12,000 acres, we recommend this park for experienced riders.

Squilchuck State Park

 

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Squilchuck has over five miles of trails at a variety of skill levels. Volunteers from Evergreen Mountain Biking Alliance work hard to improve the trails and have included jumps, bumps, and thrilling downhill runs with thigh-busting inclines.

Steven’s Pass Mountain Bike Park

 

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If you’re looking for somewhere to bike but aren’t comfortable heading up a random trail, Steven’s Pass is the place to be.