Kentucky · Mountain biking

Ridge Top Trail

0.2 mi
round trip
26 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Ridge Top Trail is a short mountain biking route in Tygarts State Forest in Kentucky, managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. The nearest town is Wesleyville, about 0.7 miles away. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 0.4 miles, with a low point of 1,047 feet and a high of 1,083 feet. The climb is minimal, with an elevation gain of about 26 feet one way. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 76°F, with September seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Kiser Hollow Trail is about 0.4 miles away, and 4 C's Trail is about 1.5 miles away. For hiking, Cave Branch Trail is about 1.3 miles off, and Carter Caves, a climbing area, is about 2.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Ridge Top Trail

    Best months: June and August–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      40° / 21°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 23°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 29°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 38°

      13 wet

    5. May

      74° / 50°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 63°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 54°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 40°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 30°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 26°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Olive Hill 5ne, KY, 4.5 mi away at 888 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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