Waddell Basin West

Waddell Basin West is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Washington, about half a mile from the Waddell Basin East trail. It's a low-elevation ride, with a high point of 571 feet and a climb of about 46 feet one way. The land is managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The most comfortable months for riding are typically July and August, when a nearby weather station in Olympia records typical average highs around 78°F and only about five wet days a month. Winter brings highs in the mid-40s and rain on roughly 20 days a month. Other riding is close by: Divide Trail North is under a mile away, and Rock Candy and Rock Candy 2 are about 1.2 to 1.3 miles off. For paddling, North Fork Porter Creek is about 5 miles away.