more stats
1,378 ft
Distance
109 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
101 ft
Altitude change
708 ft
Altitude min
817 ft
Altitude max
708 ft
Altitude start
809 ft
Altitude end
7.331%
Grade
-3.621%
Grade max
17.839%
Grade min
1,132 ft
Distance climb
208 ft
Distance down
38 ft
Distance flat
00:03:15
Avg time

Ridge Loop Spur Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Ridge Loop Spur is a 1,378 ft popular doubletrack trail located near Arcata California. Highlights include a ridgeline. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Ridgeline
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 156 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Ridge Loop Spur Trail Reports

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on Jul 31, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridge Loop Spur located?
      Ridge Loop Spur is located in Arcata/Sunny Brae Community Forests, Arcata, California, United States. It is part of the Arcata/Sunny Brae Community Forests trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.87376, -124.05281.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Loop Spur?
      Ridge Loop Spur has 109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 708 ft to 817 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridge Loop Spur a point to point trail?
      Ridge Loop Spur is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridge Loop Spur?
      Ridge Loop Spur is 1,378 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge Loop Spur?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridge Loop Spur. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ridge Loop Spur? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridge Loop Spur are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridge Loop Spur?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ridge Loop Spur. The trail is 1,378 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 Spur?
      Ridge Loop Spur is a very popular trail. There have been 2,119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,107 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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