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1,670 ft
Distance
-132 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-132 ft
Altitude change
2,269 ft
Altitude min
2,400 ft
Altitude max
2,400 ft
Altitude start
2,270 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,670 ft
Distance down
00:01:57
Avg time

Ridge 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Monte Bello Open Space
    Palo Alto, California
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79144 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115425 in Trail Running
    • #79237 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,562 in Mountain Biking · California [+]
    • #5,681 in Trail Running
    • #4,491 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Wide, prepared singletrack accessing Russian Ridge. Not technical. Good in wet weather.

Tags
Ridgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 606 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Ridge 3 Trail Reports

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on Oct 14, 2025
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Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ridge-3 trailhead (37.316860, -122.191750)

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      1 Review & Comments

      Frugalex
      Excellent smooth climb getting you to great single track.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridge 3 located?
      Ridge 3 is located in Monte Bello Open Space, Palo Alto, California, United States. It is part of the Monte Bello Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.31686, -122.19175.
      ▼ How hard is Ridge 3?
      Ridge 3 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge 3?
      The trail has 132 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,269 ft to 2,400 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridge 3 a point to point trail?
      Ridge 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridge 3?
      Ridge 3 is 1,670 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge 3?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ridge 3. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ridge 3?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ridge 3 are:
      • June (39 activities)
      • August (39 activities)
      • May (37 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ridge 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridge 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridge 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ridge 3. The trail is 1,670 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridge 3?
      Ridge 3 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,300 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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