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A dirt road with great views of the redwoods and then a singletrack with very tight switchbacks.


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Map Key

1.4

Miles

2.2

KM

Singletrack

2,512' 766 m

High

2,175' 663 m

Low

76' 23 m

Up

412' 125 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

Often closed in wet winters.

Description

The Long Ridge Trail begins at the Stegner Bench (named after the famous author). From there the flowly singletrack heads into the trees to encounter several tight and rocky switchbacks. The 15 MPH speed limit is enforced with radar guns but 15 MPH is still a fun ride.

Mastering the switchbacks is challenging for intermediate riders, but worth the time! Near the end is a steep descent on an old logging skid road that is also challenging. Sit waaaay back to keep the rear tire on the ground and have a blast! End the trail at the junction with Peters Creek Trail.

Turn right and climb to the pond and up the Peters Creek switchbacks to the ridge for a complete loop.

Contacts

Shared By:

Jim Preston with improvements by Chris M

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  4.3 from 4 votes

#10977

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Trail Rankings

#712

in California

#10,977

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Rocky switchback on the upper singletrack, Long Ridge Trail
Feb 27, 2014 near Los Alt…, CA
Looking west towards the Pacific Ocean.
Jan 25, 2016 near Los Alt…, CA
Flow switchback on the upper singletrack, Long Ridge Trail.
Feb 27, 2014 near Los Alt…, CA
Up Long Ridge Loop.
Jul 24, 2022 near Los Alt…, CA
Riding through forests.
Apr 11, 2013 near Los Alt…, CA
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Nov 10, 2019
Firestone
Great route back to Peters creek to finish. 1.4mi
May 23, 2017
Ribo Holganza
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