more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-88 ft
Descent
00:16:13
Avg time
5 ft
Altitude change
268 ft
Altitude min
324 ft
Altitude max
319 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
3,980 ft
Distance climb
4,081 ft
Distance down
2,789 ft
Distance flat
00:16:13
Avg time

Forest Ridge Main Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Forest Ridge Park
    Wake Forest, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48123 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #361 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Mostly easy single track with some dips and tight trees to maneuver. Nice little loop with some intermediate sections.

Tags
RidgelineTight and twisty

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 59 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 357 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
Status:
on Oct 18, 2026
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forest Ridge Main Loop located?
      Forest Ridge Main Loop is located in Forest Ridge Park, Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Forest Ridge Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.96412, -78.57947.
      ▼ How hard is Forest Ridge Main Loop?
      Forest Ridge Main Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Ridge Main Loop?
      Forest Ridge Main Loop has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 268 ft to 324 ft.
      ▼ Is Forest Ridge Main Loop a point to point trail?
      Forest Ridge Main Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Forest Ridge Main Loop?
      Forest Ridge Main Loop is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Ridge Main Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Forest Ridge Main Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Forest Ridge Main Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Ridge Main Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forest Ridge Main Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Forest Ridge Main Loop. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forest Ridge Main Loop?
      Forest Ridge Main Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,153 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,690 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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