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2,461 ft
Distance
-281 ft
Descent
00:02:09
Avg time
-281 ft
Altitude change
636 ft
Altitude min
918 ft
Altitude max
918 ft
Altitude start
636 ft
Altitude end
-11.4%
Grade
-25.1%
Grade max
-4.6%
Grade min
2,461 ft
Distance down
00:02:09
Avg time
Windy Ridge Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBaltimore Canyon and King Mountain Preserve
Larkspur, California -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in Trail Running
- 30 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerMarin County Parks
Windy Ridge Trail is primarily a downhill trail but you could ride up it if you want. Small fire road in the trees with some water rollers. Watch Out for hikers on the weekends it is legal for both but they might get mad if you are blazing down the trail.
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Off of Indian fire road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 19 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 163 rides
- Last: Jul 21, 2026
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(37.940300, -122.566210)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windy Ridge Trail
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Where is Windy Ridge Trail located?
Windy Ridge Trail is located in Baltimore Canyon and King Mountain Preserve, Larkspur, California, United States. It is part of the Baltimore Canyon and King Mountain Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.9403, -122.56621.
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How hard is Windy Ridge Trail?
Windy Ridge Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Windy Ridge Trail?
The trail has 281 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 636 ft to 918 ft.
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Is Windy Ridge Trail a point to point trail?
Windy Ridge Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
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