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2.3 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
761 ft
High Point
-298 ft
Altitude change
388 ft
Altitude min
686 ft
Altitude start
387 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
1,900 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,693 ft
Distance flat
Ridgeback Loop Details
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Steep climb off to the right, opposite valley to Wolfsnes, tricky rocky section to the top. Flowing ridge single-track follows, with some steep exposure both sides. Drops into relatively firm open riverbed fast section all the way back to the main river.
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- Last: Dec 29, 2025
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Directions to ridgeback-loop trailhead
(-22.656850, 14.773170)
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Nearby Trails
- Sucker Punch 689 ft
- Wolfsnes Gulley Drop 1,594 ft
- Rock Window 4,718 ft
- Sandy Grinder 4,997 ft
- Long Valley Climb 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgeback Loop
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Where is Ridgeback Loop located?
Ridgeback Loop is located in Swakopmund, Namibia. It is part of the Swakopmund trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -22.65685, 14.77317.
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How hard is Ridgeback Loop?
Ridgeback Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Ridgeback Loop?
Ridgeback Loop has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 388 ft to 761 ft.
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Is Ridgeback Loop a point to point trail?
Ridgeback Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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