1.2 hr
Overview
Once comprised of several differently named segments, the main route through Stub Stewart State Park's MTB-only area has been consolidated under the single name Shoofly. This trail can be ridden in either direction, both ways with their merits and drawbacks. It can also be connected with the other multi-use trails in the State Park, such as Hares Canyon Trail.<br><br>Starting from the north, the trail immediately forks. The path to the right is North Caddywhomper Way, which serves as a very tame doubletrack "spine" to this upper section of the MTB-only area. It's straightforward but not very fun. The singletrack to the left is the desired route, and it briefly winds through the forest before crossing the doubletrack and staying on the west side of North Caddywhomper Way for the remainder of the time.<br><br>As a rule of thumb, everything west of North Caddywhomper Way is cross country style riding. All of the trails to the east of North Caddywhomper Way are freeriding style with serious skill checkers. It's the real deal.<br><br>Shoofly shoots through the hemlock forests in some seriously fun, purpose-built singletrack. It briefly merges back onto the doubletrack, but not for very long before it rockets back off into the forest. It's pretty straightforward to follow. <br><br>After a while, the trail will begin to narrow into tight benchcut as the trail comes up to what one might call a nexus of trails. Shoofly continues down into the creek valley below. Some of the freeride trails end here, as does North Caddywhomper Way, which can be used to return to the beginning.<br><br>Shoofly steeply descends down some steep switchbacks to a creek crossing. A double-log wooden stringer bridge delivers you over Genzer Creek. On the other side, the trail climbs right back up an equally steep and equally switchback-y hillside and continues to hug some narrow benchcut as it wraps itself along the hills.<br><br>After a while, the trail mellows out into some very splendid young Douglas fir groves. This is my favor
Trail Stats
4.6 km
48 m
367 m
201 m
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Photos
A freeride skill filter off North Caddywhomper Way.
A freeride skill filter off North Caddywhomper Way.
Awesome Douglas fir grove on the Lokie Lollipop trail
Awesome Douglas fir grove on the Lokie Lollipop trail
Rolling fast trail
Rolling fast trail
quick jump into a sweet turn
quick jump into a sweet turn
Man made features: drop into table top
Man made features: drop into table top
Looking down at the bridge which marks the beginning of Stub Stewart's MTB-only area.
Looking down at the bridge which marks the beginning of Stub Stewart's MTB-only area.
Simple but fun and flowing Shoofly Trail through western hemlock.
Simple but fun and flowing Shoofly Trail through western hemlock.
Really great flow in the Douglas fir!
Really great flow in the Douglas fir!
Brand new Link'n'Pin bridge over Genzer Creek on Shoofly - Completed by NW Trail Alliance volunteers May 2017
Brand new Link'n'Pin bridge over Genzer Creek on Shoofly - Completed by NW Trail Alliance volunteers May 2017
NW Trail Alliance ride group posing on the newly completed "Link'n'Pin" bridge on Shoofly over Genzer Creek
NW Trail Alliance ride group posing on the newly completed "Link'n'Pin" bridge on Shoofly over Genzer Creek