Gm-6
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 435 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Jun–Sep
- best months
GM-6 is a short, low-elevation mountain biking ride in Washington, on state land managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The route is an out-and-back of about 2.8 miles, with a total elevation gain of 65 feet. The climb starts at 733 feet and crests at 811 feet, so it's a gentle stretch rather than a serious climb. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. At a nearby weather station in Bremerton, typical July and August highs average about 77°F, with only around six wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on 19 to 20 days a month. The ride sits close to several other trails. Gold Creek Trail and the Connector are each about 0.1 mile away, and Old Gold Creek Trail and Plummer Trail are within about 0.2 mile. For a different outing, Eagle Rock (a.k.a. School Rock) is about 0.7 mile away.
Local outfitters
- John Wayne's Waterfront Resort37 mi away
- Blue Sky RV Park41 mi away
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Best time to go · Jun–Sep
Best time to visit GM-6
Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
47° / 36°
19 wet
Feb
49° / 35°
16 wet
Mar
54° / 38°
19 wet
Apr
59° / 41°
16 wet
May
66° / 46°
13 wet
Jun
70° / 51°
10 wet
Jul
77° / 55°
6 wet
Aug
77° / 55°
6 wet
Sep
72° / 51°
9 wet
Oct
61° / 45°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 39°
18 wet
Dec
46° / 35°
20 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bremerton, WA, 6.4 mi away at 110 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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