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3.6 miles
Distance
-1,923 ft
Descent
00:30:10
Avg time
-1,923 ft
Altitude change
1,835 ft
Altitude min
3,757 ft
Altitude max
3,757 ft
Altitude start
1,834 ft
Altitude end
-10.2%
Grade
-53.3%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
410 ft
Distance flat
00:30:10
Avg time

North Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marys Peak
    Philomath, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #31701 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #472 in Trail Running
    • #38428 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    May 1 - October 1
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Forest Service

Old-school bench-cut multiuse singletrack that descends off the Marys Peak paved lot down to the gate at Woods Creek Rd. Lots of sidehill exposure, tight switchbacks, roots, and deadfall. Open to bikes from late spring through early fall. Many technical features and dynamic changes to the trail every year due to the exposure atop this peak to winter storms, snow, and falling trees.

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Not Suitable for Adaptive

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 15, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 15, 2026
 Open to bikes until October 15th, 2026.
Nov 3, 2025 @ 3:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 3, 2025
 No bikes allowed on trails October 16th, 2025 through May 14th, 2026. Trails will reopen to bikes on May 15th, 2026.
Nov 1, 2025 @ 1:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Nov 1, 2025
Closed to bikes from October 16, 2025 to May 14, 2026. Trail will reopen to bikes on May 15, 2026.
Aug 30, 2025 @ 8:58am
Aug 30, 2025
 A little dusty, but overall running good!
Aug 2, 2025 @ 8:09pm
Aug 2, 2025
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on May 15, 2026
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Avg: 4.52 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to north-ridge trailhead (44.510840, -123.550570)

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        Marys Peak Loop
        ★ 4.2 • 9 miles • 2,050 ft • 2 • Loop •
        Park at end of Woods Creek Road. Go around the gate and start climbing (50ft in, off to your right you...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About North Ridge

        ▼ Where is North Ridge located?
        North Ridge is located in Marys Peak, Philomath, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Marys Peak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.51084, -123.55057.
        ▼ How hard is North Ridge?
        North Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for North Ridge?
        The trail has 1,923 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,835 ft to 3,757 ft.
        ▼ Is North Ridge a point to point trail?
        North Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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