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1.0 mile
Distance
89 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:08:59
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
241 ft
Altitude min
297 ft
Altitude max
270 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade max
12.1%
Grade min
2,310 ft
Distance climb
2,575 ft
Distance down
584 ft
Distance flat
00:08:59
Avg time

Ridges Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glacier Ridge
    Farmingville, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #21779 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #112845 in Trail Running
    • #56970 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Take this difficult loop if you want to access all the NW section of trails. You will miss a lot of trails if you avoid this one.

Disclaimer

Use trails at your own risk. Hidden hazards may exist.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 345 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 4,648 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/New_York)
Aug 24, 2026
 some erosion from recent rains, quite a few washed out areas and erosion on steeper parts. always check for ticks after your ride - they're...
Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:16am (America/New_York)
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May 18, 2026 @ 6:25pm (America/New_York)
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Mar 19, 2026 @ 7:34pm (America/New_York)
Mar 19, 2026
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Dec 20, 2025 @ 2:14pm (America/New_York)
Dec 20, 2025
 Small and large tree s down across trails, can navigate over or aroun, tress are down on first and second half of got to do the ridges, weight...
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on Aug 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ridges Loop located?
      Ridges Loop is located in Glacier Ridge, Farmingville, New York, United States. It is part of the Glacier Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.85338, -73.01356.
      ▼ How hard is Ridges Loop?
      Ridges Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ridges Loop?
      Ridges Loop has 89 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 241 ft to 297 ft.
      ▼ Is Ridges Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ridges Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ridges Loop?
      Ridges Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ridges Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ridges Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ridges Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ridges Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ridges Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Ridges Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ridges Loop?
      Ridges Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 16,067 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15,776 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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