North Rim #3

North Rim #3 is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Washington, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The ride starts at about 933 feet and climbs to a high point of 950 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 16%. The total elevation gain is 122 feet, and the route is about 1.7 miles long. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Elma show July and August highs around 78 to 80°F with only six to seven wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on most days. That station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the trail run cooler. Larch Mountain West / Upper Twin Peaks is about 0.8 miles away, and Porter Falls is about 1.9 miles off. Paddlers can head to South Fork Porter Creek or North Fork Porter Creek, both about 2 miles away.