Washington · Mountain biking

Mike's Shortcut

0.1 mi
round trip
154 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr–Sep
best months

Mike's Shortcut is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Washington, about 0.11 miles long and with a total elevation gain of 154 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.05 miles from the start, where the grade reaches 11 percent. The route begins at roughly 1,621 feet and peaks at about 1,697 feet before returning to the starting point. The nearest town is Prevost, about 18 miles away. The route is rated moderate, and the short length makes it an easy addition to a longer ride in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Friday Harbor show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F with only six to eight wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 14 to 16 days. Several other mountain biking spots lie within about 7 miles, including Satellite Road, Swipe Right and Bubble Wrap. North Ridge DH is a little farther out, at about 7.3 miles.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Sep

    Best time to visit Mike's Shortcut

    Best months: April–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.

    1. Jan

      47° / 37°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 36°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 38°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      64° / 44°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 48°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 50°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 50°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 48°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 44°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 40°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 37°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 27.2 mi away at 109 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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