Cycling Up to Poo Poo Point for the First Time on a Mountain Bike - Will it Climb?

[@jackiewong0806]

I've both a trail bike and a gravel one. Although the trail bike definitely is more capable off road, the gravel one is so much more efficient when it comes to climbing.

[@keitmo]

You should try the Thrilla in Woodinvilla loop. If you do it clockwise you "get" to go up the aptly named Heart Attack Hill.

[@allgonewrong16]

Mountain biking will make you a better overall cyclist! So much good singletrack in WA state

[@BestSideCycling]

Have you hiked Poo Poo Point before? Did you know about this route? What did you think of my ride? Any advice for me on how to handle off-road descents? Where should I ride next?

[@readyplayer2]

I've hiked the Chirico trail up to Poo Poo Point several times over the years, but never biked there. It's a nice hike, only 3.6 miles round-trip, but you do run into a lot of unprepared day hikers that are struggling with the rocks and switchbacks. Are you riding up the West Side Road? It looks very different from the trails.

[@memyselfundeye]

I’ve hiked it several times from the main parking lot off of Issaquah Hobart road but never thought of biking in. Still not thinking of it 😂

[@JustMikeH]

What kind of brompton is that? How did you fit such big wheels on it?
Joking aside, that looked fun!

[@Adventuregirl96]

I enjoy all types of bikes but my Gravel and my XC bikes are my favorites, so I am happy to see you enjoying some off-road fun. Best way to get better at downhill is just keep working on it and getting comfortable with your tires, and their capabilities.
I do have a question. What type of bike were you on? Looks like it might be a Scott Scale.

[@BestSideCycling]

Yesss I think it's a Scott Scale! I'm just borrowing it from a friend who has a lot of other bikes to choose from xD

[@tonytigerking]

Hiked jt years ago…took the shorter and steeper route

[@BestSideCycling]

I didn't even know there's two routes.

[@sklegg]

What grade is this? Only like 15 percent. 😂