Washington · Mountain biking

North Ridge DH

0.2 mi
round trip
207 ft
climb
Out and back
route
Apr–Sep
best months

North Ridge DH is a short mountain biking route in Washington, about 15 miles from the town of Yacht Haven. It's an out-and-back ride of roughly 0.3 miles, with the high point at about 1,024 feet and the low point at about 817 feet. The climb is in the middle of the route, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.12 miles in, with a grade of about 25 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Friday Harbor show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F with only six to eight wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on about 14 to 16 days. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by, including Bubble Wrap (South West) about 0.1 mile away and Bubble Wrap about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Sidney Spit Campsite / BC Marine Trail is about 9.5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Sep

    Best time to visit North Ridge DH

    Best months: April–September. 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

      47° / 37°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      48° / 36°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 38°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      64° / 44°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 48°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 50°

      6 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 50°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 48°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 44°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 40°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 37°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 21.1 mi away at 109 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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