Mima Falls – Mima Falls Trailhead loop from Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve

Mountain biking trails

United States

Washington

Thurston County

Mima Falls – Mima Falls Trailhead loop from Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve

Moderate

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(3448)

8,743

riders

Mima Falls – Mima Falls Trailhead loop from Mima Mounds Natural Area Preserve

01:38

17.0km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Capitol State Forest

Waypoints

Start point

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3.89 km

Capitol State Forest

Highlight • Forest

Capitol State Forest, spanning 110,000 acres, boasts the intriguing Mima Mounds. As a multi-use haven, it accommodates off-road motorcycles, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking, fostering successful coexistence among diverse recreational groups.

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13.2 km

Mima Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

A picnic table marks the Mima Falls Day Use Area. To get a better look at the falls, follow a footpath through the brush down to the creek below.

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16.9 km

Mima Falls Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

A Discover Pass is required to park at the trailhead. The Mima Falls trail system is open to hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Gunfire from the nearby shooting range can …

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17.0 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

3.32 km

1.04 km

Elevation