5.1 miles
Distance
1,013 ft
Climb
-1,024 ft
Descent
2,083 ft
High Point

Just got off work and only have an hour to ride? Are you an intermediate level rider or better looking for a fun, not overly technical loop in the foothills of the cascades? Wish there was a "Crank it up" type trail here in Washington? Well then THIS is your route

Grind your way up to the top of Upward Mobility, then turn left onto the fire road as soon as you reach the top. Look for the marked trailhead to Poppin' Tops on your left side, descending off of the fire-road.

Detailed Description
Up, then Flow is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Snoqualmie Washington. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,013 ft with a max elevation of 2,083 ft then descends -1,024 ft.
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42 Reviews & Comments

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Farwell71 (1 days ago)
Trail Upward Mobility
 Great climbing trail. Conditions were perfect.
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Farwell71 (1 days ago)
Trail Upward Mobility
 Great climbing trail. Conditions were perfect.
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AnjaBerg (May 31, 2022 at 17:26)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 open today!! upper poppin tops is essentially the same but lower rides so different
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kelbymb (May 29, 2022 at 15:42)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Still closed (5/29/22)
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kelbymb (May 29, 2022 at 15:42)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Still closed (5/29/22)
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kelbymb (May 29, 2022 at 15:41)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Still closed (5/29/22)
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Massenbro (May 17, 2022 at 14:30)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Still closed.
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Massenbro (May 17, 2022 at 14:30)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Still closed.
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Massenbro (May 17, 2022 at 14:30)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Closed until further notice
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Jvalenzuela04 (Apr 30, 2022 at 17:14)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 it is already open ?
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Ranman978 (Apr 25, 2022 at 11:00)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Re-opened yet?
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jmbrunson (Apr 27, 2022 at 14:17)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Not yet
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KirkWernertSM (Apr 20, 2022 at 21:52)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Still closed, except for the two asshats who rode it on April 17th
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RomanKoganatN (Apr 19, 2022 at 14:55)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Still closed?
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SuzanneHp3ipc (Aug 21, 2021 at 9:01)
Trail Flow State Lower
 Agree with jesperjo - it’s not green at this point. especially at the end of a ride. Chunky and bumpy is the wrong ways.
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jesperjo (Aug 1, 2021 at 9:22)
Trail Flow State Lower
 Can’t really rate this green any more. If you want to ride green trails you may want to stick to Duthie. The braking bumps have turned into massive pot holes in every berm and it’s pretty rough now.
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jesperjo (Aug 1, 2021 at 9:20)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Lower Poppin’ tops is in rough shape. You could almost hide a Volkswagen in some of the braking bumps at this point. Too many people need to learn to use their front brakes properly.
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jesperjo (Aug 1, 2021 at 9:20)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Lower Poppin’ tops is in rough shape. You could almost hide a Volkswagen in some of the braking bumps at this point. Too many people need to learn to use their front brakes properly.
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BlueBeauty (Jun 29, 2021 at 17:03)
Trail Flow State Lower
 I don't know if it is just me but this reminds me of a great big pump track! It is AMAZING! This might be my favorite trail there!
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BlueBeauty (Jun 29, 2021 at 17:01)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 AMAZING TRAIL!!!
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BlueBeauty (Jun 29, 2021 at 17:01)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 AMAZING TRAIL!!!
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BlueBeauty (Jun 29, 2021 at 16:58)
Trail Upward Mobility
 This trail is really only fun if you are really good at climbing (and I am not the best). I kinda feel like it goes forever. I normally do all of Upward Mobility then Poppin' Tops and Flow state down, and personally I feel like the downhill doesn't balance out the climb. That is my thought on Upward Mobility. Really only fun if you are good at climbing and good with having a short downhill compared to the climbing...
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BlueBeauty (Jun 29, 2021 at 16:58)
Trail Upward Mobility
 This trail is really only fun if you are really good at climbing (and I am not the best). I kinda feel like it goes forever. I normally do all of Upward Mobility then Poppin' Tops and Flow state down, and personally I feel like the downhill doesn't balance out the climb. That is my thought on Upward Mobility. Really only fun if you are good at climbing and good with having a short downhill compared to the climbing...
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photodog (Feb 16, 2021 at 8:15)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 I think the black diamond rating on this trail is responsible for the amount of complaints about CCDH being a blue. But just like CCDH, trail ratings are subjective so all anyone needs to know is that all the more difficult features are optional so it can be ridden as an intermediate if you choose. There's great sight-lines so even on a first run you'll know what you're in for. It's a great way to end your ride after hitting up the rest of the mountain.
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jakemannix (Oct 14, 2020 at 7:23)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 If you take this slow, it’s totally doable for a more intermediate rider. You won’t have the fun of those great tabletop jumps, but you’ll manage just fine. Very flowy and fast (if you let it), but less technical than say Joyride in Tiger (which is just a blue)
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Cornhucker (Oct 4, 2020 at 14:00)
Trail Flow State Lower
 Fun but needs some
Maintenance- lots of brake potholes and the berms are pretty blown out.
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OldKnobby (Sep 23, 2020 at 8:31)
 Skipped the Poppin Tops Upper as it was raining, still great ride with some good jumps, a few potted turns and gnarly pitted transitions, but was still a blast, even on my hard tail.
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bjamin1 (Aug 30, 2020 at 11:37)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 She’s got the potholes real bad in the berms, but still great dirt most other places.
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bjamin1 (Aug 30, 2020 at 11:37)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 She’s got the potholes real bad in the berms, but still great dirt most other places.
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Loamdaddy (Jul 18, 2020 at 16:39)
Trail Flow State Lower
 Talk about a happy ending!
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bryanbb (May 5, 2020 at 16:35)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Open and running well. Massive berm at the top and some root drops. Pay attention!
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bryanbb (May 5, 2020 at 16:33)
Trail Poppin' Tops Upper
 Open and running well. Massive berm right at the top, some technical root drops as well. Pay attention!
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bryanbb (May 5, 2020 at 16:31)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Open and running well.
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bryanbb (May 5, 2020 at 16:31)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Open and running well.
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pnwtilldeath (Aug 26, 2019 at 15:40)
Trail Flow State Lower
 Perfect temps today with the slightest breeze. Dirt had perfect amount of moisture in it. Most of the berms are all washboard.
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Ilovemybl (May 20, 2019 at 12:50)
Trail Flow State Lower
 New to mountain biking. This was awesome!! Little slick today because of the rain.
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Adamegg (Aug 22, 2018 at 20:08)
Trail Flow State Lower
 Lots of ruts on this trail be careful. I hit a jump and landed in one and went over the handle bars it was so deep.
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normalsigma (Jun 29, 2018 at 8:43)
Trail Flow State Lower
 One of the best beginner flow trails on the I-90 corridor. Great trail to pump downhill and get your speed fix. There is a fair amount of optional features to keep more advanced riders happy.
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Macaw2000 (Jun 21, 2018 at 10:52)
 Excellent after-work ride with a good workout and rewarding downhill
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jmahler TRAILFORKS (Jun 6, 2018 at 7:47)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Super fast and fun trail! Just need to learn how to clear those tables ...
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jmahler TRAILFORKS (Jun 6, 2018 at 7:47)
Trail Poppin' Tops Lower
 Super fast and fun trail! Just need to learn how to clear those tables ...
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jmahler TRAILFORKS (Jun 6, 2018 at 7:46)
Trail Flow State Lower
 This may be my new favorite trail! Endless grip in the berms and it is super fast.
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Details

  • Riding area
    Raging River State Forest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    4,737
More Stats for Up, then Flow mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,066 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,076 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,066 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -79.7%
  • Grade min
    49.9%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    512 ft
Avg: 5 (3 votes)

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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

statustraildateconditiondescription
Upward Mobility
Jul 4, 2022 @ 5:29pm
1 day
Flow State Lower
Jul 4, 2022 @ 5:28pm
1 day
Poppin' Tops Lower
Jul 4, 2022 @ 5:27pm
1 day
Poppin' Tops Upper
Jul 4, 2022 @ 5:27pm
1 day
So fun!
Flow State Upper
Jun 25, 2022 @ 12:15pm
Jun 25, 2022
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