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2.7 miles
Distance
546 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:24:44
Avg time
508 ft
Altitude change
5,805 ft
Altitude min
6,313 ft
Altitude max
5,805 ft
Altitude start
6,312 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,759 ft
Distance down
1,535 ft
Distance flat
00:24:44
Avg time

Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Swampy Sno-Park
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #78722 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103640 in Trail Running
    • #128220 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #785 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,642 in Trail Running
    • #1,914 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jul - Oct
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Ridge Loop is a highly rated 3 mile popular blue 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 moderate overall physical rating with a 546 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendlyRidgeline

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Ridge Loop Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2026 @ 5:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 27, 2026
Prime conditions this morning. Recent rain has it riding real nice. Very peaceful part of the forest with no riding traffic to speak of as most...
Aug 16, 2026 @ 12:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 16, 2026
reporter open from logging
May 26, 2026 @ 12:14pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 26, 2026
reporter Closed 7 days a week for logging operations
May 9, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Boise)
May 9, 2026
Nov 4, 2025 @ 10:44am (America/Boise)
Nov 4, 2025
Excellent conditions on ridge, vista butte, flag tie, middle flagline until snow by frozen pond. Ripping conditions going down. Tree down on ridge...
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on Sep 27, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ridge-loop trailhead (43.990250, -121.567890)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridge Loop located?
      Ridge Loop 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 43.99025, -121.56789.
      ▼ How hard is Ridge Loop?
      Ridge Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridge Loop?
      Ridge Loop has 546 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,805 ft to 6,313 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 2.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridge Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ridge Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ 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:
      • September (179 activities)
      • August (107 activities)
      • July (94 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 25 minutes to ride Ridge Loop. The trail is 2.7 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 very popular trail. There have been 3,441 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,549 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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