Near West Ridge Trail
View from the West Ridge Trail
Near West Ridge Trail
West Ridge Trail - Cronan Ranch
Near West Ridge Trail
About 1/4 way into the loop, overlooking the American River.

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West Ridge Trail

3.7 (3 Ratings)
Great views of the American River and the Cronan Ranch Valley.
2.2
mi
Distance
367
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Watch out for horse riders.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.24mi
Distance
367ft
Elevation Gain
499ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,245ft
High Point
797ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the trailhead on Pedro Rd., take Cronan Ranch Road to the first trail on the right up a steep climb to the top of Cronan Ranch Valley's West Ridge. After cresting the ridge, go straight until the trail ends at South Fork ART. The trail is a combination of singletrack and fire road. There are no particularly difficult sections, but the initial climb is demanding.

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Contributors
Tony Brickel