Soaproot Ridge Trail

Soaproot Ridge Trail is a short mountain biking route on Bureau of Land Management land in California's Mother Lode Field Office. The trail runs 0.12 miles one way, or about a quarter mile (0.24 miles) as an out-and-back. The ride is essentially flat, with 0 feet of elevation gain one way. The route stays between roughly 1,046 and 1,060 feet, so the total change in elevation across the whole trip is only about 14 feet. Given its length, it works best as a quick spin or as one piece of a longer outing in the area. Spring and fall tend to be most comfortable. At the nearby New Melones Dam Hq weather station, typical April averages are a high of 70°F and a low of 46°F, while typical July highs average 97°F. The Overlook Loop Trail and Old Stage Trail are both about 0.4 miles away, and the Six Bit Trail is 2.1 miles off. Climbers can head to Welcome Wall, about 6.4 miles away.