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3,796 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-201 ft
Descent
00:05:26
Avg time
-177 ft
Altitude change
2,195 ft
Altitude min
2,387 ft
Altitude max
2,372 ft
Altitude start
2,195 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-27%
Grade max
16.6%
Grade min
604 ft
Distance climb
2,680 ft
Distance down
515 ft
Distance flat
00:05:26
Avg time

Ripple Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Syringa Trail System
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87497 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65511 in Trail Running
    • #55779 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Kaniksu and Trust

Ripple was built in the summer of 2018 by the Pend Oreille Pedalers, making it the newest trail in Sherwood Forest. It is a machine built trail with nice swooping berms at every switchback, offering a great descent for beginners or kids and a super gentle climb for all riders who enter from Dover via Cardiac Bypass or find themselves at the bottom of East Side Trail or Rock Steps. If you've come down Pajama Party from the top, take a hard right and climb for a few hundred yards up Cardiac Bypass to regain Ripple for an easy climb to the top.

Halfway down ripple there is a left turn (going downhill) with a spur trail heading off to the right; this will take you to the top of Rock Steps after a steep climb. Don't take this unless you're interested in challenging yourself on one of the three expert lines on Rock Steps.

There is also a connector trail that ties into Ripple from Pajama Party to the east. You'll hardly notice this going downhill on Ripple, but if you're climbing Ripple and you see this going off to the right, don't be tempted to take it. Despite the nice descent from Ripple right off the bat, this connector quickly turns to a ridiculously steep grade as it ascends the slope back to Pajama Party, and should really only be ridden from Pajama Party to Ripple then onto Rock Steps.

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ripple

        ▼ Where is Ripple located?
        Ripple is located in Syringa Trail System, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Syringa Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.25962, -116.61122.
        ▼ How hard is Ripple?
        Ripple is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripple?
        Ripple has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 201 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,195 ft to 2,387 ft.
        ▼ Is Ripple a point to point trail?
        Ripple is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Ripple?
        Ripple is 3,796 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripple?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ripple. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ripple?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ripple are:
        • October (84 activities)
        • July (77 activities)
        • May (75 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ripple? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripple are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ripple?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Ripple. The trail is 3,796 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ripple?
        Ripple is a very popular trail. There have been 1,545 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,779 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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