Near Ridge Trail
Headlands from Ridge Trail.
Near Ridge Trail
Panorama Trail offers indeed what the name suggests: sweeping panoramas of Andrew Molera State Park.
Near Ridge Trail
Some shade on Ridge Trail
Near Ridge Trail
Big mountain views as you head up the Beach Trail
Near Ridge Trail
Along the Bluffs Trail on Molera Point

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Ridge Trail

3.5 (4 Ratings)
This is a nice leisurely trail leading through a mostly forested environment.
2.9
mi
Distance
1,175
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.94mi
Distance
1,175ft
Elevation Gain
225ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,131ft
High Point
15ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
While this trail can be done as an 'out-and-back' hike, it is best combined with other trails in the area, such as the Creamery Meadow Trail, River Trail, Panorama Trail, or the Beach Trail, to create a loop. The Ridge Trail wanders mostly through lightly forested terrain and with minimal elevation gain, traversing the first ridge to the east of the coast.

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