Near Ridge Trail
Great and easy trail!
Near Ridge Trail
The trail winds a bit at the beginning to provide a gentle downwards slope.
Near Ridge Trail
I would advise doing this trail in the morning for cooler weather and beautiful views!
Near Ridge Trail
The trail provides many amazing views!
Near Ridge Trail
The whole park is very green and lush.

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Ridge Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A short and easy trail that is great for anyone!
0.6
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ADA AccessibleBirdingFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.6mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
23ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
573ft
High Point
542ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Ridge Trail is one of the easier trails in the park that pretty much anyone can experience. It's also ADA accessible! The trail starts at the visitors' center and heads north. The trail winds through the woods for about 0.2 miles to the junction with Woodland Trail which heads off to the left. Stay to the right to continue on the Ridge Trail, which at about 0.6 miles crosses the Bluff Trail Loop Connector; this is where there ADA accessibility ends. There are two nice benches along the way for people to enjoy scenic views.

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