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4,285 ft
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:04:42
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
880 ft
Altitude min
966 ft
Altitude max
903 ft
Altitude start
880 ft
Altitude end
-0.533%
Grade
-18.504%
Grade max
21.694%
Grade min
1,751 ft
Distance climb
2,013 ft
Distance down
521 ft
Distance flat
00:04:42
Avg time

Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Falling Creek Park
    Bedford, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27753 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16026 in E-Biking
    • #129134 in Trail Running
    • #117675 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #176 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #60 in E-Biking
    • #1,117 in Trail Running
    • #1,141 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Ridge Loop is a highly rated 4,285 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Bedford Virginia. Highlights include a ridgeline. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 13, 2026
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Ridge Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 8, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Mar 8, 2025
In great shape during March Mudmess race
Oct 3, 2021 @ 8:10am
Oct 3, 2021
Jul 14, 2020 @ 3:51pm
Jul 14, 2020
Jul 12, 2020 @ 5:57am
Jul 12, 2020
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Aug 16, 2019 @ 8:51am
Aug 16, 2019
Cudos to Sean for the trail info and for leaving the hose out.
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on Mar 8, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.49 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      4 miles • 326 ft • 5 •
      This is a beginner-intermediate level introduction to the trails at Falling Creek Park. The route samples...
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      Kids Race, fantastic 4 loop
      4 miles • 336 ft • 6 •
      course used for dirty dog dare, march mudmess
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      5 ★ 100%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      penngirl66
      Fun rocky, rooty single track, especially in downhill directions. Good rating of intermediate.
      D91mart
      Absolutely incredible trail has a super fun drop that leads into a table top jump

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridge Loop located?
      Ridge Loop is located in Falling Creek Park, Bedford, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Falling Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.30712, -79.49736.
      ▼ How hard is Ridge Loop?
      Ridge Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.533%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Loop?
      Ridge Loop has 122 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 880 ft to 966 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
      Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridge Loop?
      Ridge Loop is 4,285 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ridge Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ridge Loop are:
      • March (8 activities)
      • July (7 activities)
      • June (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridge Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Ridge Loop. The trail is 4,285 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridge Loop?
      Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 821 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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