17.4 miles
Distance
3,800 ft
Climb
-3,797 ft
Descent
2,862 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
1,177 ft
Altitude min
2,720 ft
Altitude start
2,720 ft
Altitude end
-60.3%
Grade max
74.7%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

This is the classic mountain bike loop from the Coe Ranch Headquarters entrance to Henry Coe State Park.

Detailed Description
Middle Ridge Loop is a 17 mile moderately popular expert route located near Morgan Hill California. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 3,800 ft with a max elevation of 2,862 ft then descends -3,797 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 14, 2022)

Local Trail Association

Pine Ridge Association (coepark.net)
Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.
Donate to earn trail karma!

Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Altitude min
    1,177 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,720 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,720 ft
  • Climb
    3,800 ft
  • Descent
    -3,797 ft
  • Grade max
    -60.3%
  • Grade min
    74.7%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

4 Reviews & Comments


We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

Create a FREE account to view all route reviews and much more.

Trails in Route

Flat Frog2 miles
Middle Ridge3 miles

Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Extreme
no votes yet
close
Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
mtb
89
mtb
110
mtb
111
mtb
92

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

statustraildateconditiondescription
Middle Ridge
Jan 16, 2026 @ 9:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 16, 2026
Narrow singletrack, mostly straight, but through some gorgeous areas. Nothing bermed, no features. This is a 'blue' trail except for some very punchy climbs which are tough on an acoustic bike, good for an e-bike. Rode in mid-jan so the dirt is excellent, in summer i'm sure it's very loose.
Flat Frog
May 14, 2022 @ 3:17pm
May 14, 2022
Trail is clear but be aware of the large amounts of poison oak that boarders the trail and hangs over in some areas
more reports »

Hit the Trail

Open in App

Get this route on your phone instantly.

Download Route

Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.