Ridge Trail

Ridge Trail is a 3.2-mile out-and-back mountain biking route in The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park in California. It gains about 450 feet from the low point at 2,156 feet to the high point at 2,558 feet, and the climb is rated easy. The trail sits within State Park and Recreation land, and the route is set up as a straightforward ride with a moderate climb to the top. The Upper Bacon Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Corral Trail is about half a mile off for another mountain biking option. For a walk, the Lower Bacon Trail is roughly 0.8 mile away. Late fall is a cool time to ride, and the weather station at nearby Soquel Creek records typical averages around 70°F in October. The trail is open year-round, and the park's own trails make it easy to pair with other outings on the same day.