Visiting Ridge Trail
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Start early, check the weather and tell someone your route.
Best time
October to February. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Ridge Trail
All places near Day Valley →
Aptos Creek Fire Road
trek · 7 km

Loma Prieta
viewpoint · 7 km · Santa Clara

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park
sanctuary · 7 km
Crystal Peak
viewpoint · 8 km · Santa Clara

Lake Elsman
lake · 8 km · Santa Clara
Mount Chual
viewpoint · 8 km · Santa Clara
How to reach Ridge Trail
Nearest towns with a guide: Day Valley (6 km) · Seacliff (15 km) · Scotts Valley (15 km). Coordinates 37.07701, -121.88641. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Ridge Trail?
October to February. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Ridge Trail?
Nearby: Aptos Creek Fire Road (trek, 7 km), Loma Prieta (viewpoint, 7 km), The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Crystal Peak (viewpoint, 8 km), Lake Elsman (lake, 8 km), Mount Chual (viewpoint, 8 km).
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