Near Ridge Trail
A small creek runs through young forest along the Ridge Trail.
Near Ridge Trail
A beautiful rough green snake slithers along a nearby tree on the North River Loop.

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Ridge Trail

3.0 (3 Ratings)
The main access trail for Little River.
0.8
mi
Distance
80
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall Colors
Access Issues
Park Hours November - February: 8 am - 5 pm March and October: 8 am - 6 pm April and September: 8 am - 7 pm May - August: 8 am - 8 pm Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.84mi
Distance
80ft
Elevation Gain
28ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
587ft
High Point
508ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is accessed by the paved/gravel path that leaves from the parking lot on the left after you pass through the pavilion. The trail stays right of an old utility road and is used to access the separate hiking loops. The trail is crossed by the mountain biking trails, so be sure to look for the signage. The pedestrian-only trails are well-marked with the name and a small 'no biking' sign. The South River Loop goes off to the right a 1/4 mile into the Ridge Trail, while the North River Loop begins at the end of the Ridge Trail.

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Contributors
Russell Hobart