Shire
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 181 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
Shire is a short, moderate mountain biking route in Washington, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It sits about half a mile from the nearest town, and the whole ride is under a mile long, making it an easy addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding trails. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.23 miles into the route. The route starts at roughly 2,447 feet and reaches a high point of about 2,478 feet, with a total gain of about 181 feet for the round trip. The steepest grade is about 11 percent. Several other mountain biking routes lie within a third of a mile, including West Phantom Bear, East Sunny Side and West Sunny Side. Climbers can head to the Elwha River area, about 5 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Elwha RV Park5 mi away
- Salish Trails Campground8 mi away
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