Cirque Basin

The Cirque Basin singletrack is a 1.4-mile long trail that starts off of Lava Ridge single track and drops down to Clayburn Creek. The north end starts at a well-defined trail going through a big section of blown-down trees, although most of the logs have been cut. It starts off flat and easy and includes a couple of small creek crossings. It goes past a small lake underneath a towering rocky volcanic cliff that has a really nice view. The middle section of the trail introduces some large embedded rocks, a couple of tight switchback sections, and roots in a short but semi-technical climb. After this climb, the trail descends back into another flowy section. This trail serves as an alternate way down from Lava Ridge by connecting to the eastern (very advanced) portion of Clayburn Creek.