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2,887 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:06:41
Avg time
-8 ft
Altitude change
667 ft
Altitude min
711 ft
Altitude max
675 ft
Altitude start
666 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-13.7%
Grade max
13.9%
Grade min
879 ft
Distance climb
1,234 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:06:41
Avg time

Ripsaw Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Creekside Trails
    Valparaiso, Indiana
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #9374 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25118 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Ladder Bridge, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Valpo Parks

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AI Generated Description

Ripsaw is a 2,887 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Valparaiso Indiana. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 50 ft blue climb. It features berm, jump, ladder bridge and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 259 rides
  • Last: Sep 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ripsaw located?
      Ripsaw is located in Creekside Trails, Valparaiso, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Creekside Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.4809, -87.10284.
      ▼ How hard is Ripsaw?
      Ripsaw is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ripsaw?
      Ripsaw has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 667 ft to 711 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ripsaw?
      Ripsaw is 2,887 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ripsaw?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ripsaw. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ripsaw?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ripsaw are:
      • May (29 activities)
      • August (20 activities)
      • June (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ripsaw? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ripsaw are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ripsaw?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Ripsaw. The trail is 2,887 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ripsaw?
      Ripsaw is a very popular trail. There have been 2,362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,004 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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