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1.4 miles
Distance
614 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:12:54
Avg time
562 ft
Altitude change
170 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude max
170 ft
Altitude start
732 ft
Altitude end
7.6%
Grade
-16.5%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,217 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:12:54
Avg time
Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaArcata/Sunny Brae Community Forests
Arcata, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#97971 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
This portion of the Arcata Ridge Trail connects from the Margaret Trailhead to Fickle Hill Road ~1/4 mile below Arcata Ridge (Upper) Trail.
The lower half winds through the forest w/ switchbacks and shallow berms while the upper half follows an old roadbed. As a descent, the lower section is fun and can be challenging for those building skills. As a climb the trail is generally steady but with short steep pitches and a few tight turns.
The topmost section of trail connecting to Fickle Hill Road is a tricky drop in for those not familiar with it. Climbing the top part will be hike-a-bike for most.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 miles average
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- 9 miles avg distance
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- 122 rides
- Last: Jun 23, 2026
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(40.858200, -124.057860)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae)
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Where is Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae) located?
Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae) is located in Arcata/Sunny Brae Community Forests, Arcata, California, United States. It is part of the Arcata/Sunny Brae Community Forests trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.8582, -124.05786.
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How hard is Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae)?
Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae)?
Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae) has 614 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 170 ft to 732 ft.
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Is Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae) a point to point trail?
Arcata Ridge (Sunny Brae) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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