Quarry

Quarry is a short, low-lying mountain biking outing in western Washington, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources and set within a network of trails that includes Divide Trail South and Waddell Basin West, both about half a mile away. The ride is an out-and-back of roughly 0.8 miles, with a high point of 895 feet and a low of 841 feet, making it a quick climb to the top and back down again. The route gains about 45 feet one way and 135 feet round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles from the start, with a grade of about 5 percent. The trail is short enough to fit easily into a longer day on the surrounding trails, and it works well as a warm-up or break from longer rides. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. At a weather station in Olympia, about 9 miles away, typical July and August highs average around 78°F with only about five wet days a month. Winter there brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 days a month. Nearby, the Forever Ferns trail is about 0.8 miles away, and the Twin Peaks hike is a similar distance. For paddling, Sherman Creek is about 2.7 miles off, and the Black River is about 5 miles away.