Upper Ridge Trail

Overview

The full length of the Upper Ridge Trail is accessed by a short hike-a-bike out of the parking lot. The extra work is reward by a new extension of trail from the top of the mountain to the first bend in Cleator Road you can also ride down the road to this same spot.<br><br>Whichever entrance you choose, you're in for a treat. Upper Ridge Trail provides a well stocked playground with burst of speed followed by slow technical work. Along the way you'll dodge roots and roll down sandstone slabs. <br><br>Although the trail can be narrow, there's generally plenty of room for wide bars. Although one notable slab-ride to tree pinch doesn't feel particularly spacious. The trail does requires a lot of focus, but make sure to also enjoy the scenery as you scramble through the trees and over moss covered rocks.<br><br>Keep an eye out for a trail splitting to the left. This signifies the end of Upper Ridge Trail and it's a good detour to avoid the hike-a-bike climbing on the Middle Ridge Trail.

Trail Stats

Photos

Gregg Eiswald rolls in on the Upper Ridge Trail connector.

Gregg Eiswald rolls in on the Upper Ridge Trail connector.

Kelend Hawks rides over a slab of sandstone on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Kelend Hawks rides over a slab of sandstone on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Sandstone slab ride into a tree pinch.

Sandstone slab ride into a tree pinch.

Michael Mcallister threads the high line on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Michael Mcallister threads the high line on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Michael Cunningham tackles a few of the many roots on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Michael Cunningham tackles a few of the many roots on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Richard Handschin rides a clean line over this off camber turn on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Richard Handschin rides a clean line over this off camber turn on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Cody Olsen flies through the ferns in Jurassic Park.

Cody Olsen flies through the ferns in Jurassic Park.

Ian Schmitt racing between the ferns on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Ian Schmitt racing between the ferns on the Upper Ridge Trail.

Max Seebeck sends with all smiles on some natty roots.

Max Seebeck sends with all smiles on some natty roots.

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