Tiger Mountain State Forest Trailhead

The Master Link and Predator Loop offers a quintessential Tiger Mountain mountain biking experience, blending a sustained climb through lush, shaded forests with an exhilarating, technical downhill. You'll ascend the smooth Master Link Trail, winding past boulders and bridges, before dropping into the aggressive terrain of Predator. This downhill-specific trail is packed with steeps, roots, berms, and rock gardens, including notable features like the "Dr. Rockso roll," providing a high-octane ride for advanced cyclists.

This difficult 5.9-mile (9.4 km) loop, with its 1383 feet (422 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 1 hour and 14 minutes to complete. It's crucial to note that Predator is a double black diamond trail, best suited for advanced riders with an all-mountain bike (around 150mm travel). While the trail holds up well year-round, even in rain, wet conditions can significantly amplify the challenge of its off-camber root gardens.

Predator is widely considered one of the best trails at Tiger Mountain, built with thousands of volunteer hours as the area's first downhill-only mountain bike trail. It's a destination ride in the Seattle area, known for its fast, technical, and flowy nature. The Master Link provides a dedicated climbing route, allowing riders to access the upper mountain trails and experience this iconic descent without grinding up forest roads.