Mountain Bike at Rutabega Ridge
Ready a true mountain bike adventure? Come take on the Rutabaga Ride Loop at Lair o’ the Bear Park!
We’ll start by making our way up Bear Creek Trail, climbing through the park before reaching the entrance to Rutabaga Ride. Then comes the payoff—a 3.5-mile, bike-only downhill trail built for mountain bikers, with fun berms, rollers, whoops, jumps, rock gardens, and plenty of flow.
The full loop is approximately 6.2 miles with 817 feet of elevation gain, making this a relatively short ride with a solid climb and a fun, technical descent.
Rider Level: This is NOT a beginner MTB ride. Riders should be comfortable with sustained climbing, singletrack, technical terrain, and downhill features. Rutabaga is a directional, MTB-only trail. It includes a steady climb up Bear Creek Trail, 3.5 miles of downhill fun on Rutabaga Ridge, berms, rollers, rock gardens, jumps, and technical features. A great ride for experienced mountain bikers looking for a fun challenge
Trail Details:
- Difficulty: Moderate to hard
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- Distance: 6 miles
- Elevation Gain: 817 feet
What to Bring:
- Mountain bike in good working condition
- Helmet — required
- Sturdy shoes
- Gloves, elbow and knee pads are highly recommended
- Eye protection/sunglasses
- Plenty of water and snacks
- Bike pump and spare tube/plug kit and Bike multitool (optional)
- Any other personal protective gear you normally ride with
Trail Guides: Kaylene Macias and Liz Konley
Meetup Location: Lair o’ the Bear Parking lot
