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9.1 miles
Distance
448 ft
Climb
-3,688 ft
Descent
01:39:10
Avg time
-3,240 ft
Altitude change
2,556 ft
Altitude min
6,011 ft
Altitude max
5,796 ft
Altitude start
2,556 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-83%
Grade max
21%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1,053 ft
Distance flat
01:39:10
Avg time

Ruby Ridge Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Kaniksu National Forest
    Bonners Ferry, Idaho
  • Ref Number
    #35
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81262 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #218521 in E-Biking
    • #308581 in Trail Running
    • #298908 in Hiking
    • #14469 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #684 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #1,316 in E-Biking
    • #2,374 in Trail Running
    • #2,499 in Hiking
    • #1,986 in Dirtbiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Starts of old school type trail, melding into descending forest singletrack. Lower portion recently rebuilt w/mini x to renew tread. Once you get off the ridge it is a non-technical fun brake burner to the bottom. Not sure why other user have rated this black, other than remoteness and length of ride.

Access Info

USFS rd. Best to shuttle it but it's a long45 min each way shuttle.

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RidgelineRock gardensShuttle access

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 33 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Jul 26, 2021 @ 11:31am
Jul 26, 2021
 Holy Downhill, the first mile or so of this trail has some awesome ridge riding with some technical sections, then just past the junction of the...
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ruby Ridge Trail located?
      Ruby Ridge Trail is located in Kaniksu National Forest, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Kaniksu National Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.9184, -116.05965.
      ▼ How hard is Ruby Ridge Trail?
      Ruby Ridge Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ruby Ridge Trail?
      Ruby Ridge Trail has 448 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,688 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,556 ft to 6,011 ft.
      ▼ Is Ruby Ridge Trail a point to point trail?
      Ruby Ridge Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ruby Ridge Trail?
      Ruby Ridge Trail is 9.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ruby Ridge Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ruby Ridge Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ruby Ridge Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 39 minutes to ride Ruby Ridge Trail. The trail is 9.1 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 Trail?
      Ruby Ridge Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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