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Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Elmonica/Southwest 170th Avenue

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Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Elmonica/Southwest 170th Avenue

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Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Elmonica/Southwest 170th Avenue

05:19

65.8km

1,140m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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27.9 km

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This 11.2 mile gravel/dirt road is perfect if you're looking for some off-road riding.

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33.5 km

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

Highlight • Trail

Leif Erikson Drive is a gravel road that traverses Forest Park which is one of the largest urban parks in the US.

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34.4 km

A charming little dam in the midst of the plush forest. There is a little picnic table here under the Old Chestnut Tree, which is how the trail gets its name. Rocking Chair Creek was named due to a rocking chair that was found lying on the creek.

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39.9 km

Leif Erickson Drive Trailhead

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This trailhead marks a popular route for hikers in the area. It is .3 miles from the Wild Cherry Trail, .9 miles to the Dogwood Trail and 1.4 miles to the Alder Trail. All of these connector trails reach the Wildwood Trail by hiking west and creating several loop variations. Parking is limited, especially on the weekends.

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39.9 km

Leif Erikson Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is a classic in Forest Park. It is popular with runners as well as walkers and cyclists. The trail is well maintained and runs through the forest from start to end, which makes it a great option for hot days.

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50.1 km

Saltzman Road

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A great gravel road that climbs from Highway 30 to Skyline Boulevard. And the best is: The road is almost never muddy, so go for it and have fun!

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50.7 km

Wildwood Trail

Highlight • Trail

This junction connects Wildwood Trail and Leif Erickson Drive. Both are very popular thoroughfares in the park that connect with various trails offering several options to explore the area.

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52.5 km

Firelane 5 Road

Highlight • Trail

In case you are wondering if this singletrack is open to bicycles: yes, it is! Firelane 5 Road is the only singletrack in Forest Park where you are allowed to ride your mountain bike. So, what are you waiting for?

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58.5 km

Kaiser Woods Natural Area

Nature Reserve

65.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

23.2 km

9.42 km

5.66 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

30.0 km

4.41 km

351 m

283 m

207 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Elmonica/Southwest 170th Avenue

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

Rocking Chair Dam

Leif Erickson Drive Trailhead

Leif Erikson Drive

Saltzman Road

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