Mima Falls – Capitol State Forest loop from Margaret McKenny Campground

Mountain biking trails

United States

Washington

Thurston County

Mima Falls – Capitol State Forest loop from Margaret McKenny Campground

Hard

3.1

(20)

riders

Mima Falls – Capitol State Forest loop from Margaret McKenny Campground

03:50

36.8km

920m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.52 km for 172 m

After 20.0 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

18 m

Margaret McKenny Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Margaret McKenny Campground has 24 first-come, first-served campsites with horse corrals for equestrian guests. The trailhead provides access to a network of non-motorized through the southeastern quarter of the forest. …

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11.5 km

Fall Creek Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

Fall Creek Campground has eight first-come, first-served sites and a horse corral. The trailhead provides access to a system of trails open to hikers, equestrians, and cyclists in the south …

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16.3 km

Little Larch Mountain

Highlight • Summit

Trees in various stages of growth are a reminder that this is a working forest.

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31.9 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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34.6 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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