5.3 miles
Distance
533 ft
Climb
-522 ft
Descent
2,749 ft
High Point

The easiest route to introduce a beginner or young rider to mountain biking in DuPont is this simple pedal out and up a few logging roads directly to the trailhead.

Children may want to push some near the end of the first fire road, but will be able to ride most of the route. Very few rocks or roots at all and Ridgeline can be ridden on the cheapest or most expensive bike available.

An absolute blast for any skill level.

Detailed Description
Ridgeline for beginners is a 5 mile popular intermediate route located near Cedar Mountain North Carolina. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 533 ft with a max elevation of 2,749 ft then descends -522 ft.
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1 Review & Comments

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dave96sc (Apr 6, 2021 at 13:45)
 Perfect loop for a family ride
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  • Riding area
    Dupont State Recreational Forest
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    68
More Stats for Ridgeline for beginners mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    2,309 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,323 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,333 ft
  • Grade max
    -25.1%
  • Grade min
    32.2%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,742 ft
Avg: 4.35 (3 votes)
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