South Ridge Loop
Easy · FernOregon
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Add the first2.1 km1.3 mi
Distance
6 m20 ft
Elevation gain
30m
Est. time
Loop
Route type
What to expect on this trail
- Gently graded
- Hiking
- Running
How these were worked out
- Gently gradedestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 6.0% grade, so the climbing is easy going throughout. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
Biking is not listed. That means no explicit permission is recorded, which is not the same as a prohibition — see the bike section below.
Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.
About this trail
South Ridge Loop is a 2.1 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.
Play the route
Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 7 m
- High point
- 55 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 6.0%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
Confirm before riding
No authoritative or explicit bicycle-access rule is recorded for this trail.
Estimated MTB suitability
Easy
35% confidence - score 13/100
- - Terrain: 6.0% 90th-percentile grade and 3 m climbing per km.
Source: No access source recorded - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2
Posted signs and current land-manager closures always override OpenTrail.
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Connecting trails
Trails whose path meets this one — plan a longer route or a loop.
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Other routes within about 15 km.
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Frequently asked
How long is South Ridge Loop?
South Ridge Loop is 2.1 km (1.3 miles) as a loop. Allow roughly 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is South Ridge Loop?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 6 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 6%.
Where is South Ridge Loop?
South Ridge Loop is in Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at South Ridge Loop?
No parking area is mapped within 1.5 km of this route in OpenStreetMap. That is not the same as there being none — check local access rules before you go.