more stats
3,704 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-208 ft
Descent
00:04:11
Avg time
-192 ft
Altitude change
5,954 ft
Altitude min
6,163 ft
Altitude max
6,147 ft
Altitude start
5,955 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
3,127 ft
Distance down
00:04:11
Avg time

Ridge Loop Cutoff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swampy Sno-Park
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37838 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127957 in Trail Running
    • #144618 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #389 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,902 in Trail Running
    • #2,170 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Ridge Loop Cutoff is a 3,704 ft moderately popular green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. Highlights include a ridgeline. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 15 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendlyRidgeline

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 41 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 286 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Ridge Loop Cutoff Trail Reports

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Sep 29, 2026 @ 1:49pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 29, 2026
Trail fully open, has been for some time :)
May 26, 2026 @ 5:35pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 26, 2026
Closed as of this morning 5/26/26
Sep 20, 2025 @ 7:30am (America/Boise)
Sep 20, 2025
Jun 17, 2025 @ 5:12pm
Jun 17, 2025
Small patch of snow on the middle section
Jul 21, 2024 @ 12:12am
Jul 21, 2024
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on Sep 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridge Loop Cutoff located?
      Ridge Loop Cutoff is located in Swampy Sno-Park, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Swampy Sno-Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.9942, -121.59151.
      ▼ How hard is Ridge Loop Cutoff?
      Ridge Loop Cutoff is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Loop Cutoff?
      Ridge Loop Cutoff has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 208 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,954 ft to 6,163 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridge Loop Cutoff a point to point trail?
      Ridge Loop Cutoff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridge Loop Cutoff?
      Ridge Loop Cutoff is 3,704 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge Loop Cutoff?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ridge Loop Cutoff. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ridge Loop Cutoff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridge Loop Cutoff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridge Loop Cutoff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Ridge Loop Cutoff. The trail is 3,704 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 Cutoff?
      Ridge Loop Cutoff is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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