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1.8 miles
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-281 ft
Descent
00:11:32
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
2,645 ft
Altitude min
2,752 ft
Altitude max
2,718 ft
Altitude start
2,730 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
36.4%
Grade min
3,835 ft
Distance climb
3,776 ft
Distance down
2,024 ft
Distance flat
00:11:32
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Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Candle Creek
    Clearwater, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #154993 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #195315 in Trail Running
    • #290400 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

Final section of the Ridge Loop forms a figure eight which can be ridden in both directions.
Open flowy trail through Fir forests and cutbacks.
Good views of the North Thompson and Raft River valleys. Abundant wildflowers in the spring.
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Access Info

Travel north of Clearwate on Hwy 5. Turn left on Candle Creek Road - follow blue XC ski signs, turn right on Barber Rd. Parking Lot is at the end of the road.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ridge Loop

        ▼ Where is Ridge Loop located?
        Ridge Loop is located in Candle Creek, Clearwater, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Candle Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.66174, -119.96577.
        ▼ How hard is Ridge Loop?
        Ridge Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Loop?
        Ridge Loop has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,645 ft to 2,752 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 1.8 miles 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:
        • July (15 activities)
        • August (13 activities)
        • May (7 activities)
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        ▼ 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 8 minutes to ride Ridge Loop. The trail is 1.8 miles 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 less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 388 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 686 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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