Little Larch Mountain - Middle Segment

Little Larch Mountain - Middle Segment is a mountain biking route on state land in Washington, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It is a short out-and-back ride, about 1.2 miles long, with a total climb of 838 feet from a low point at 825 feet to a high of 1,161 feet. The steepest part comes early, at about 0.16 miles, where the grade reaches 20 percent. The route is labeled a "hard option," so it is best suited for riders looking for a challenge on a compact loop. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 78°F with only about five wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-40s and around 20 wet days a month. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures up high run cooler. Several other mountain biking options sit just 0.1 to 0.2 miles away, including Little Larch Mountain - Easy, Level Up and Little Larch Mountain. Paddlers can reach Sherman Creek, about 1,200 feet away, within about 1,200 feet.