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1,729 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-28 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
113 ft
Altitude change
764 ft
Altitude min
906 ft
Altitude max
764 ft
Altitude start
876 ft
Altitude end
6.5%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
30.6%
Grade min
1,142 ft
Distance climb
440 ft
Distance down
148 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time
Arcata Ridge (Upper) Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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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 Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Freshly constructed upper section of Arcata Ridge Trail. It connects Fickle Hill Road and Trail #13. As of early 2019 there is a CCC crew working on the piece between this trail and the Sunny Brae side.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Past Week
- 2 rides
- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 153 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(40.870840, -124.052170)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arcata Ridge (Upper)
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Where is Arcata Ridge (Upper) located?
Arcata Ridge (Upper) 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 40.87084, -124.05217.
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How hard is Arcata Ridge (Upper)?
Arcata Ridge (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Arcata Ridge (Upper)?
Arcata Ridge (Upper) has 141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 764 ft to 906 ft.
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Is Arcata Ridge (Upper) a point to point trail?
Arcata Ridge (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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