22.1 miles
Distance
3,702 ft
Climb
-3,697 ft
Descent
5,009 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
3,399 ft
Altitude min
3,420 ft
Altitude start
3,422 ft
Altitude end
-55.4%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
10 miles
Distance climb
10 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat

Loop using closed gravel roads to access Russell Ridge. Road ride offers some great views of Rimrock Lake and surrounding area

Detailed Description
Russell Ridge Loop is a 22 mile popular intermediate route located near Naches Washington. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 3,702 ft with a max elevation of 5,009 ft then descends -3,697 ft.
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LakeRidgelineViews

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Local trail association
Evergreen - Cowlitz-Naches Chapter (www.evergreenmtb.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    22 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 29 min
  • Altitude min
    3,399 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,420 ft
  • Altitude end
    3,422 ft
  • Climb
    3,702 ft
  • Descent
    -3,697 ft
  • Grade max
    -55.4%
  • Grade min
    41.9%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    10 miles
  • Distance flat
    1 mile

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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Wildcat 1MAY21
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Wildcat 1MAY21
trail: Wildcat DH
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Sep 12, 2021

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Russell Ridge East
Oct 15, 2026 @ 8:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 15, 2026
Riding awesome right now. Some overnight moisture has conditions pretty good right now. Dry in sun exposed spots but overall in great shape.
Wildcat DH
Oct 15, 2026 @ 8:53pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 15, 2026
Riding well right now. A little loose right now but overall in great shape.
FR 1384
May 28, 2023 @ 10:39am
May 28, 2023
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