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2.3 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:19:11
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,342 ft
Altitude min
1,377 ft
Altitude max
1,369 ft
Altitude start
1,368 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-9.7%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
2,638 ft
Distance climb
3,261 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:19:11
Avg time

Ruby Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ringle Trails
    Wausau, Wisconsin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #48119 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69833 in Trail Running
    • #58139 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden

Down and back loop that follows the Ice Age Trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 67 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 431 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Jun 30, 2025 @ 9:34pm
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Jan 15, 2024
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Nov 20, 2023 @ 8:12am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby Ridge

        ▼ Where is Ruby Ridge located?
        Ruby Ridge is located in Ringle Trails, Wausau, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Ringle Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.8953, -89.38703.
        ▼ How hard is Ruby Ridge?
        Ruby Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruby Ridge?
        Ruby Ridge has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,342 ft to 1,377 ft.
        ▼ How long is Ruby Ridge?
        Ruby Ridge is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruby Ridge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruby Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ruby Ridge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ruby Ridge are:
        • July (47 activities)
        • August (25 activities)
        • September (22 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Ruby Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ruby Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruby Ridge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Ruby Ridge. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Ruby Ridge?
        Ruby Ridge is a very popular trail. There have been 1,947 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,347 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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