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1.9 miles
Distance
274 ft
Climb
-273 ft
Descent
00:15:50
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
1,354 ft
Altitude min
1,552 ft
Altitude max
1,551 ft
Altitude start
1,552 ft
Altitude end
-23.9%
Grade max
36.8%
Grade min
3,983 ft
Distance climb
4,554 ft
Distance down
1,637 ft
Distance flat
00:15:50
Avg time

River Ridge XC Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Crawford Reserve Trails
    Oil City, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #152355 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87729 in E-Biking
    • #285591 in Trail Running
    • #278193 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,156 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #308 in E-Biking
    • #4,407 in Trail Running
    • #4,714 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023
  • Land Owner
    Allegheny Gnar

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AI Generated Description

River Ridge XC Loop is a 2 mile moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Oil City Pennsylvania. Highlights include a creek and a ridgeline. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 31, 2026
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River Ridge XC Loop Trail Reports

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Jul 31, 2026 @ 6:33pm (America/Toronto)
Jul 31, 2026
They are logging in the upper trail area. Fortunately there were some flags indicating where the trail was, and some markings. Quite a mess with...
May 31, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/New_York)
May 31, 2026
reporter Areas with tall grass/ ferns past the lookout. Clear out to lookout.
Nov 14, 2025 @ 11:24am (America/New_York)
Nov 14, 2025
reporter
Nov 12, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
Nov 12, 2025
reporter Snow covered/ frozen ground
Nov 3, 2025 @ 6:58pm (America/New_York)
Nov 3, 2025
reporter Leaves cleared and trail is in great condition
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Ridge XC Loop located?
      River Ridge XC Loop is located in Crawford Reserve Trails, Oil City, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Crawford Reserve Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44159, -79.56634.
      ▼ How hard is River Ridge XC Loop?
      River Ridge XC Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Ridge XC Loop?
      River Ridge XC Loop has 274 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 273 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,354 ft to 1,552 ft.
      ▼ Is River Ridge XC Loop a point to point trail?
      River Ridge XC Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is River Ridge XC Loop?
      River Ridge XC Loop is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Ridge XC Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on River Ridge XC Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access River Ridge XC Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Ridge XC Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River Ridge XC Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride River Ridge XC Loop. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River Ridge XC Loop?
      River Ridge XC Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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