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Ridge Runner trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, ATVing/Offroading and Dirtbiking. Trails here are often tight and twisty and exposed. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and meadows. Common trail features include bridges, rock slabs and drops. Many trails are family friendly.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Private Property
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
115 trails
- E-Bike
102 trails
- Hike
111 trails
- Trail Running
111 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
13 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
16 trails
Region Details
- 22
- 10
- 77
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 30, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 117
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 115
- Trails E-Bike
- 102
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 23
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 13
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 111
- Trails Trail Running
- 111
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 13
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 16
- Total Distance
- 54 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,534 ft
- Total Vertical
- 630 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,046 ft
- Reports
- 4,713
- Photos
- 580
- Completed Counter
- 37,622
Popular Ridge Runner Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2,280 ft • 34 ft • 996 •
A fun cross country trail with some potential muddy spots, travelling through slag piles and some bedrock with a few nice ridges views. A couple of technical alternatives along the way.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 787 ft • 16 ft • 838 •
A short easy trail used as a road bypass to access the upper ridges trails. Its short and sweet!
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 4,488 ft • 122 ft • 747 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 122 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.8 • 1,476 ft • 6 ft • 728 •
Mostly a climbing option to the power line road. The trail winds through the edge of the power line with some gravel road. A mostly single track option to get from the lower parking area up into the main trails of "ridge runner" area....
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 2,198 ft • 90 ft • 670 •
An easy trail that gets you up to one of the higher ridges in the area and access to a newer network of trails heading out in the direction of Whiskey lake.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 912 ft • 0 ft • 645 •
Connects end of Raven by the Beaver Pond to Riparian. All quite reasonable. Going S to N there is an "around" for a steep rock face.
• 70 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 50 ft • 629 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 50 ft blue climb. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.
Ridge Runner Mountain Bike Routes
Ridge Runner Tour Featured
16 miles • 1,737 ft • 68 • Loop •
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,197 ft • 22 • Loop •
A route that combines a good mix of climbing and downhill covering the Ridge Runner and lower South Benson...
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 964 ft • 43 • Loop •
Best to do this loop in a clockwise direction - although it is a lot of UP. 16 kms. Probably take 2.5 - 3...
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 855 ft • 49 • Loop •
Route can be done both directions but better to do it clockwise. About 14 kms. Takes about 2 hours. A...
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 624 ft • 15 •
This is a trail. its a trail and yes its a trail
6 miles • 537 ft • 11 • Loop •
A good, relatively easy X-C route. Little less than 10 km. Would take 1.5 hours with some stops. Many good...
Photos of Ridge Runner Mountain Bike
Videos of Ridge Runner Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bushwacker | Sep 15, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 15, 2026 | Ideal | Jbrassard98 NMBC | ||
| Flatten The Curve | Sep 15, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 15, 2026 | Ideal | Jbrassard98 NMBC | ||
| Bombs Away | Sep 15, 2026 @ 1:39pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 15, 2026 | Ideal | Jbrassard98 NMBC | ||
| Timberline | Sep 14, 2026 @ 11:27am (America/Vancouver) Sep 14, 2026 | Dry | davey67 | ||
| Social Climber | Sep 10, 2026 @ 11:36am (America/Vancouver) Sep 10, 2026 | Ideal | Jbrassard98 NMBC | ||
| Corvus | Sep 8, 2026 @ 12:40pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 8, 2026 | Ideal | Jbrassard98 NMBC | ||
| Raven | Sep 1, 2026 @ 5:21pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 1, 2026 | Ideal | Jbrassard98 NMBC | ||
| Cardiac Fail | Aug 23, 2026 @ 4:52pm (America/Vancouver) Aug 23, 2026 | Ideal | Jbrassard98 NMBC | ||
| Tangerine Dream | Jun 30, 2026 @ 12:56pm (America/Vancouver) Jun 30, 2026 | Unknown | Bomber35 | ||
| Off the Rails | Jun 16, 2026 @ 6:32pm (America/Vancouver) Jun 16, 2026 | Very Dry | ssteel |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jbrassard98 | add | video | activity #106106290 | Oct 17, 2026 @ 10:01pm 22 hours |
| Jbrassard98 | add | video | activity #105902129 | Oct 14, 2026 @ 5:49pm Oct 14, 2026 |
| loganz80 | ridden | trail | activity #105616455 | Oct 10, 2026 @ 11:01am Oct 10, 2026 |
| airfield11 | ridden | route | activity #104952717 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 6:50pm Sep 30, 2026 |
| airfield11 | vote | route | activity #104952631 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 6:49pm Sep 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Mischief need to be named on the map - | Jun 27, 2026 @ 3:07pm Jun 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | lol I ride this backwards on a single speed.... | Jun 19, 2026 @ 10:59am Jun 19, 2026 | ||
| report | Were you trying to spell Owl? | May 22, 2026 @ 10:56am May 22, 2026 | ||
| report | Ooo w | May 22, 2026 @ 10:29am May 22, 2026 | ||
| report | L | May 22, 2026 @ 10:25am May 22, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abyss / Extension Ridge | 6 | 55 | 4 | 1.6 km | |
| South Benson / Wolf Mountain | 1 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 2.3 km |
| Spruston Road Recreation Site | 1 | 3 | 2.7 km | ||
| Water District Lands | 4 | 13 | 2.8 km | ||
| South Wellington | 10 | 25 | 11 | 3.1 km |
Local Badges
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Local Trail Supporters
- Jacques Brassard
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- Bud
- AP Construction
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 115 | 54 miles | 6,519 ft | 21 miles | 630 ft | #322 | #40 | 554 | 4,701 | 14 | 14,372 | |
| E-Bike | 102 | 45 miles | 5,955 ft | 18 miles | 587 ft | #408 | #34 | 6 | 4,357 | 10 | 1,070 | |
| Gravel Bike | 23 | 20 miles | 1,742 ft | 7 miles | 574 ft | #248 | #41 | 218 | 18 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 13 | 11 miles | 712 ft | 3 miles | 574 ft | #248 | #41 | 218 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 6 | 2 miles | 194 ft | 3,386 ft | 315 ft | #248 | #41 | 250 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 111 | 52 miles | 6,155 ft | 20 miles | 630 ft | #3,289 | #155 | 8 | 4,643 | 3 | 582 | |
| Trail Running | 111 | 52 miles | 6,155 ft | 20 miles | 630 ft | #2,514 | #77 | 5 | 4,643 | 3 | 480 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 13 | 9 miles | 1,010 ft | 4 miles | 525 ft | #500 | #49 | 1 | 885 | 73 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 16 | 12 miles | 1,266 ft | 5 miles | 525 ft | #300 | #22 | 6 | 885 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Ridge Runner?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Ridge Runner are:
- Timberline (4.4/5)
- Wonderwall Ridge (4.3/5)
- RimRunner (4.3/5)
- Wonderwall (4.3/5)
- Black Hole (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Ridge Runner?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Ridge Runner are:
- July (270 activities)
- April (267 activities)
- May (242 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Ridge Runner?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Ridge Runner. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Ridge Runner?
The longest trail in Ridge Runner is Bushwacker at 1.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Ridge Runner?
The best hiking trails in Ridge Runner are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Ridge Runner?
The best trail running trails in Ridge Runner are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Ridge Runner?
The best dirtbiking trails in Ridge Runner are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Ridge Runner?
Ridge Runner has a total of 117 trails. Of those, 115 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Ridge Runner to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ridge Runner?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Ridge Runner is Off the Rails with 83 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Ridge Runner?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Ridge Runner is Bottle Drive with 70 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Ridge Runner?
Ridge Runner supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Ridge Runner?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Ridge Runner is Napalm with an average grade of 10.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Ridge Runner?
The overall region status for Ridge Runner is Clear / Green. Out of 113 trails:
- Clear / Green: 97
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 6
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Can I ride an ebike in Ridge Runner?
Yes, Ridge Runner supports e-bike riding. There are 89 trails in Ridge Runner that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Ridge Runner?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Ridge Runner are: View all mountain biking routes in Ridge Runner.
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What type of bike is most common in Ridge Runner?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Ridge Runner are:
- AM (349 activities)
- XC (50 activities)
- DJ (3 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Ridge Runner?
The most popular Strava segments in Ridge Runner are:
- Corvus (756 athletes)
- Only Hot Tamale (731 athletes)
- Black Keys (718 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Ridge Runner?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Ridge Runner are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Ridge Runner?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Ridge Runner are:
- Tangerine (4/5)
- Road Access (4/5)
- Samba entrance alternate (5/5)
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