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1,407 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:01:42
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
676 ft
Altitude min
711 ft
Altitude max
711 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-0.902%
Grade
-24.105%
Grade max
21.113%
Grade min
586 ft
Distance climb
703 ft
Distance down
38 ft
Distance flat
00:01:42
Avg time

Ridge Cap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peaks View Park
    Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #75424 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81621 in Trail Running
    • #198944 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Ridge Cap is a 1,407 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Lynchburg Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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        Directions to ridge-cap trailhead (37.421520, -79.218390)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ridge Cap

        ▼ Where is Ridge Cap located?
        Ridge Cap is located in Peaks View Park, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Peaks View Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.42152, -79.21839.
        ▼ How hard is Ridge Cap?
        Ridge Cap is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.902%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Cap?
        Ridge Cap has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 676 ft to 711 ft.
        ▼ Is Ridge Cap a point to point trail?
        Ridge Cap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ridge Cap?
        Ridge Cap is 1,407 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge Cap?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridge Cap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ridge Cap?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ridge Cap are:
        • October (26 activities)
        • August (20 activities)
        • September (19 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ridge Cap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridge Cap are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridge Cap?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Ridge Cap. The trail is 1,407 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ridge Cap?
        Ridge Cap is a very popular trail. There have been 1,641 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,868 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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