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4,285 ft
Distance
122 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:06:36
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
00:06:36
Avg time

Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Falling Creek Park
    Bedford, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13907 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30044 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Ridge Loop is a highly rated 4,285 ft popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Bedford Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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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
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Avg: 4.49 (6 votes)
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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 About Ridge Loop

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ 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 11 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 407 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 818 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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