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1.9 miles
Distance
215 ft
Climb
-209 ft
Descent
00:13:40
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
473 ft
Altitude min
625 ft
Altitude max
473 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
2,818 ft
Distance climb
3,914 ft
Distance down
3,284 ft
Distance flat
00:13:40
Avg time

Black Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Black Creek Mountain Bike Park
    Hoover, Alabama
  • Ref Number
    #3
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73111 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    City of Hoover, AL

This is the loop in the middle of the park and it connects to the #5 trail (fun downhill) on the Southwest end.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 26, 2025 @ 1:08pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 26, 2025
Jun 19, 2022 @ 11:38am
Jun 19, 2022
 Two trees on trail, one on front, one on back portion of trail at top of mountain.
Feb 11, 2022 @ 1:54pm
Feb 11, 2022
Jul 1, 2021 @ 8:57am
Jul 1, 2021
 Tree down
Jun 20, 2021 @ 12:28pm
Jun 20, 2021
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        Directions to black-ridge-loop trailhead (33.330440, -86.864270)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Black Ridge Loop

        ▼ Where is Black Ridge Loop located?
        Black Ridge Loop is located in Black Creek Mountain Bike Park, Hoover, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Black Creek Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.33044, -86.86427.
        ▼ How hard is Black Ridge Loop?
        Black Ridge Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Ridge Loop?
        Black Ridge Loop has 215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 209 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 473 ft to 625 ft.
        ▼ Is Black Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
        Black Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Black Ridge Loop?
        Black Ridge Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Ridge Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Ridge Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Ridge Loop are:
        • February (85 activities)
        • May (58 activities)
        • July (50 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Black Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Ridge Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Black Ridge Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Black Ridge Loop?
        Black Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,945 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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