10.0 miles
Distance
1,782 ft
Climb
-1,765 ft
Descent
2,554 ft
High Point
17 ft
Altitude change
1,678 ft
Altitude min
2,252 ft
Altitude start
2,270 ft
Altitude end
-40.8%
Grade max
51.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
3,593 ft
Distance flat

Russian Ridge and Coal Creek Loop. About 10 miles of riding with a little bit of everything, including fire road, single track and road. I've only ridden it clockwise. The other way could be fun too.

Detailed Description
Russian Ridge Loop is a 10 mile popular intermediate route located near Saratoga California. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 31 trails. This route climbs 1,782 ft with a max elevation of 2,554 ft then descends -1,765 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Jan 23, 2025)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: May 13, 2025)
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Stats

  • Distance
    10 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 34 min
  • Altitude min
    1,678 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,252 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,270 ft
  • Climb
    1,782 ft
  • Descent
    -1,765 ft
  • Grade max
    -40.8%
  • Grade min
    51.7%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,593 ft

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Trails in Route

Ridge 31,670 ft
Ridge 21,283 ft
Fire Road1,650 ft
Ancient Oaks Trail3,743 ft
Charquin2,625 ft
Ridge 23,451 ft
Ridge1 mile
Crazy Pete's Road423 ft
Crazy Pete's1,713 ft
Alpine Road453 ft
Clouds Rest3,268 ft
Charquin233 ft
Ridge 25,249 ft
Ridge 31,670 ft

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    Riding dirt alpine after work.
    Riding dirt alpine after work.
    0:04 | 648 | comments: 0 | favs:
    Sep 21, 2018
    Riding alpine after work and messing around with a video.
    Go-Pro Testing
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    trail: Fire Road
    11:38 | 190 | comments: 6 | favs:
    Dec 26, 2011
    I was just testing out my new gopro on a local fire road near my house. Not too good just wanted to see how the videos turned out before i start...

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    Fire Road
    Oct 14, 2025 @ 3:05pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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    Aug 5, 2025
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    May 13, 2025 @ 1:09am
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