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Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Forest Park

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Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Forest Park

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5.0

(4525)

14,172

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Northwest Leif Erikson Drive – Northwest Leif Erikson Drive loop from Forest Park

01:57

21.2km

470m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.16 km

Firelane 1 Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Free parking is accessible on this dead-end street and provides easy access to the trail. Be sure to remove any valuables from your vehicle before heading out on your adventure.

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3.70 km

Wildwood Trail and Firelane 1 Trail Junction

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The junction where Wildwood Trail and Firelane 1 intersect. The few picnic tables nestled in the forest are a great place to stop, have lunch, and spend time admiring the beautiful surroundings.

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5.15 km

Rocking Chair Dam

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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6.05 km

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

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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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11.3 km

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

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

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14.0 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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14.6 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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16.4 km

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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21.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

6.70 km

6.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

7.26 km

1.42 km

604 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wildwood Trail and Firelane 1 Trail Junction

Rocking Chair Dam

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

Northwest Leif Erikson Drive

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