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Mima Falls – Capitol State Forest loop from Margaret McKenny Campground

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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

03:51

36.9km

920m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 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

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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 …

Tip by

16.3 km

Little Larch Mountain

Highlight • Summit

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

Tip by

32.0 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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36.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

959 m

651 m

583 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

14.3 km

1.33 km

583 m

278 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

8°C

0 %

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